labor constantly
[ˈleɪbər ˈkɑːnstəntli]
verb phrase
trabalhar constantemente
1. to work hard and continuously without stopping or with minimal breaks
She labored constantly to finish the project before the deadline.
Ela trabalhou constantemente para terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
2. to engage in sustained physical or mental effort over an extended period
The team labored constantly throughout the night to repair the damage.
A equipe trabalhou constantemente durante toda a noite para reparar o dano.
3. to persist in difficult work without rest
Farmers labor constantly during harvest season.
Os agricultores trabalham constantemente durante a época de colheita.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, the phrase 'labor constantly' reflects values of work ethic and dedication. In Brazil, particularly in agricultural and working-class contexts, this phrase is associated with 'jogo de cintura' (making things work through effort). In the USA, it resonates with the 'Protestant work ethic' ideal, though modern usage often critiques this as 'hustle culture' or workaholism.
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