hired work

[ˈhaɪərd wɜrk]
nounpl: hired works
trabalho contratado
1. Labor or employment performed by a person who is paid by another individual or organization, typically on a temporary or project basis
She took on hired work to supplement her income during the summer.
Ela aceitou trabalho contratado para complementar sua renda durante o verão.
2. Work done under a contractual agreement where compensation is provided for services rendered
The construction company assigned hired work to several contractors.
A empresa de construção atribuiu trabalho contratado a vários empreiteiros.
3. In agricultural or historical contexts, labor performed by workers who are not permanent employees or slaves
The farm relied on hired work during the harvest season.
A fazenda dependia de trabalho contratado durante a época da colheita.
In Brazil, 'trabalho contratado' is prevalent in both urban and rural contexts, especially regarding temporary construction work, agricultural labor, and service industry positions. The concept reflects economic structures where informal hiring arrangements are common. In the USA, 'hired work' is often associated with contract labor, gig economy jobs, and freelance arrangements, reflecting modern employment flexibility.
NYC Slang
gig work
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wage laborcontract workfreelance worktemporary employmentpaid labor
Antonyms / Antônimos
voluntary workunpaid laborown workself-employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho contratado
Most common and standard usage throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
trabalho alugado
Alternative usage, more literal translation of 'hired'
São Paulo
trabalho por empreitada
Common in business and construction contexts
Portugal
trabalho alugado
Standard Portuguese usage, more formal

Related Words

employmentcontractorwage workerlabor agreementcompensation

Related Idioms & Phrases

hired help
put in hired work
take on hired work
perform hired duties
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