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gig worker

[/ɡɪɡ ˈwɜːrkər/]
nounpl: gig workers
trabalhador de bicos / trabalhador autônomo de curto prazo
1. A person who works temporary, flexible jobs or short-term contracts rather than holding a permanent position
She is a gig worker who drives for a ride-sharing company on weekends.
Ela é uma trabalhadora de bicos que dirige para um aplicativo de compartilhamento de caronas nos fins de semana.
2. An independent contractor who takes on multiple freelance projects or tasks from different employers
As a gig worker, he takes on various writing assignments from different online platforms.
Como trabalhador autônomo, ele realiza diversos trabalhos de escrita para diferentes plataformas online.
NYC Slang
side hustler (when referring to secondary income work)
Synonyms
freelancerindependent contractorcontract workertemporary worker
Antonyms
permanent employeefull-time employeesalaried worker

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhador de bicos / freelancer
Most common in contemporary usage, especially in urban areas
São Paulo
trabalhador de aplicativo / uberizador
Often refers specifically to ride-sharing or delivery app workers
Rio de Janeiro
bico / trabalhador autônomo
Traditional term 'bico' widely used for informal short-term work
Portugal
trabalhador independente / freelancer
Formal terminology preferred; 'trabalho ao projeto' also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a living from gigs
the gig economy
hustle culture
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