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migrant workers

[ˈmaɪɡrənt ˈwɜrkərz]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
trabalhadores migrantes
1. People who move from one place to another, typically from rural to urban areas or across countries, to find employment
Migrant workers often send remittances back to their families in their home countries.
Os trabalhadores migrantes frequentemente enviam remessas para suas famílias nos países de origem.
2. Laborers who travel seasonally or temporarily to work in agriculture, construction, or other industries
The harvest season attracts many migrant workers to the agricultural regions.
A época de colheita atrai muitos trabalhadores migrantes para as regiões agrícolas.
Synonyms
migrant laborersmobile workersitinerant workersseasonal workerstemporary workers
Antonyms
permanent residentssettled workerslocal workers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalhadores migrantes
Most common term used across Brazil
São Paulo
migrantes; trabalhadores sem fixo endereço
Often refers to internal migration from northeastern Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trabalhadores migrantes; itinerantes
Used for both internal and international migrants
Portugal
trabalhadores migrantes; imigrantes laborais
Often emphasizes distinction between EU and non-EU workers

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the work
chase the harvest
economic migration
brain drain
remittance economy
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