outside work
[/ˈaʊtsaɪd wɜrk/]
nounpl: outside works
trabalho externo
1. Work performed outside of an office, workplace, or indoor facility, such as in construction, landscaping, maintenance, or field research
The construction crew was doing outside work on the building's exterior.
A equipe de construção estava realizando trabalho externo na fachada do prédio.
2. Employment or tasks conducted away from one's primary workplace or home office
She prefers outside work because she enjoys being in nature.
Ela prefere trabalho externo porque gosta de estar na natureza.
3. Freelance or supplementary work performed in addition to one's main job
He does outside work on weekends to earn extra income.
Ele faz trabalho externo nos fins de semana para ganhar renda extra.
In Brazil, 'trabalho externo' is commonly used in construction and maintenance industries. The term 'trabalho de campo' is particularly valued in academic and research contexts. The concept of outside work or supplementary income is culturally significant in Brazil due to economic conditions, with many professionals taking on additional work to supplement their primary income.
NYC Slang
side hustle (when referring to supplementary work)
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