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punctual work

[ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: punctual works
trabalho pontual
1. Work or tasks that are completed on time or exactly when scheduled, without delays
The contractor is known for punctual work and reliable service.
O empreiteiro é conhecido pelo trabalho pontual e serviço confiável.
2. Employment or labor that is occasional or temporary rather than permanent
She does punctual work for various companies during peak seasons.
Ela faz trabalho pontual para várias empresas durante as épocas de pico.
Synonyms
timely workon-time workprompt workpunctilious work
Antonyms
late workdelayed worktardy workoverdue work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho pontual
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho pontual
Common in business and formal contexts
Portugal
trabalho pontual
Standard Portuguese usage; also 'trabalho ocasional' for temporary work

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the dot
in the nick of time
beat the clock
meet the deadline
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