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part-time program

[pɑrt-taɪm ˈproʊɡræm]
nounpl: part-time programs
programa de tempo parcial
1. An educational or professional program designed to be completed on a flexible schedule with fewer hours per week than a full-time equivalent
She enrolled in a part-time program to balance work and studies.
Ela se matriculou em um programa de tempo parcial para equilibrar trabalho e estudos.
2. A course of study or training that requires attendance or work for less than the standard full-time commitment
The university offers a part-time program for working professionals.
A universidade oferece um programa de tempo parcial para profissionais que trabalham.
Synonyms
flexible programpart-time courseevening programweekend programprograma flexível
Antonyms
full-time programfull-time courseprograma de tempo integral

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programa de tempo parcial
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
programa de meio período
Alternative expression sometimes used
São Paulo
programa de tempo parcial
Preferred in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
programa a tempo parcial
Portuguese standard uses 'a tempo' instead of 'de tempo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

balance work and studies
flexible schedule
work around your schedule
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