labor occasionally

[/ˈleɪbər əˈkeɪʒənəli/]
verb phrase
trabalhar ocasionalmente
1. to work or perform labor on an infrequent or irregular basis; to engage in physical or mental work from time to time rather than regularly
She labors occasionally as a freelance consultant to supplement her income.
Ela trabalha ocasionalmente como consultora autônoma para complementar sua renda.
2. to toil or exert effort at intervals rather than continuously
He labors occasionally in his garden during the summer months.
Ele trabalha ocasionalmente em seu jardim durante os meses de verão.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American contexts to describe flexible or gig economy work arrangements. In Brazil, it reflects the growing informal economy and freelance culture, particularly among professionals seeking supplementary income.
NYC Slang
side hustle it occasionally
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work intermittentlywork part-timetoil sporadicallylabor irregularlywork now and then
Antonyms / Antônimos
work continuouslylabor constantlywork full-timetoil steadily

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhar ocasionalmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhar de vez em quando
colloquial variant commonly used in conversation
São Paulo
trabalhar esporadicamente
more formal business usage
Portugal
trabalhar ocasionalmente
identical to Brazilian usage

Related Words

freelancepart-time workgig workintermittent employmentsporadic labor

Related Idioms & Phrases

work on and off
labor by fits and starts
work here and there
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