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hardworking

[/ˈhɑːrdˌwɜːrkɪŋ/]
adjective
trabalhador
1. diligent and assiduous in one's work or duties; putting in considerable effort and energy into work
She is a hardworking student who always completes her assignments on time.
Ela é uma aluna trabalhadora que sempre completa suas tarefas no prazo.
2. characterized by or involving hard work
The hardworking team achieved the project goals ahead of schedule.
A equipe trabalhadora alcançou os objetivos do projeto antes do prazo.
Synonyms
industriousdiligentconscientiousassiduousdedicatedcommitted
Antonyms
lazyidleslothfulnegligentindolent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhador
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhador
Standard usage, sometimes 'dedicado'
São Paulo
trabalhador
Standard usage in business context
Portugal
trabalhador
Standard usage; also 'dedicado' or 'aplicado'

Related Idioms & Phrases

work like a dog
put one's nose to the grindstone
work your fingers to the bone
dar o melhor de si
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