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full time

[/fʊl taɪm/]
adjective/adverb/noun
tempo integral
1. Working or studying for the standard number of hours per week, typically 40 hours
She works full time at the hospital.
Ela trabalha em tempo integral no hospital.
2. Employment or enrollment status that involves regular daytime hours for the entire working week
He switched from part-time to full time employment.
Ele mudou de trabalho parcial para tempo integral.
3. Constantly or for the entire duration
Being a parent is a full time job.
Ser pai é um trabalho de tempo integral.
Synonyms
full-timepermanent employmentfull-time work
Antonyms
part-timepart timecasual work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo integral
most common usage
General Brazilian
período integral
used in education context
Portugal
tempo inteiro
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
jornada completa
more formal, used in legal/employment contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

full time job - something that requires constant attention and effort
full time gig - permanent work position
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