professional time

[prə-ˈfe-shə-nəl ˈtīm]
noun phrasepl: professional times
tempo profissional
1. Time spent on work-related activities or duties during business hours
During professional time, employees should focus on their job responsibilities.
Durante o tempo profissional, os funcionários devem se concentrar em suas responsabilidades de trabalho.
2. Hours billed or allocated for professional services
The consultant charged for 40 hours of professional time on this project.
O consultor cobrou por 40 horas de tempo profissional neste projeto.
3. Scheduled time for professional development or career advancement activities
The company allocates professional time for employees to attend training courses.
A empresa aloca tempo profissional para os funcionários participarem de cursos de treinamento.
In Brazil, 'tempo profissional' is commonly used in corporate environments and labor law contexts. The concept is important in Brazilian workplace culture where boundaries between professional and personal time are increasingly discussed due to remote work trends. In the USA, 'professional time' is often used in legal and business contexts, particularly regarding billable hours for consultants and lawyers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work hoursbusiness hoursbillable hoursworking timeemployment time
Antonyms / Antônimos
personal timeleisure timeoff-hoursfree timevacation time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo profissional
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
tempo profissional / horário comercial
Both terms commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
tempo profissional
Standard usage in business contexts
Portugal
tempo profissional / horário laboral
Often referred to as 'horário laboral' in Portuguese contexts

Related Words

work-life balancebillable hourstime trackingprofessional developmentbusiness hoursemployment contract

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the clock
during business hours
9-to-5 job
work time vs personal time
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