remote workspace

[rɪˈmoʊt ˈwɜrkˌspeɪs]
nounpl: remote workspaces
espaço de trabalho remoto
1. A physical or virtual location where an employee works from a distance, typically outside a traditional office environment, often from home or a co-working space
She set up a remote workspace in her home office with a desk, monitor, and ergonomic chair.
Ela configurou um espaço de trabalho remoto em seu escritório em casa com uma mesa, monitor e cadeira ergonômica.
2. The digital infrastructure and tools that enable employees to perform their work duties from outside the main office
The company invested in a robust remote workspace setup to support their distributed team.
A empresa investiu em uma configuração robusta de espaço de trabalho remoto para apoiar sua equipe distribuída.
The term gained significant prominence in both Brazil and the USA following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. In Brazil, companies increasingly adopted remote workspace policies to maintain productivity while reducing office costs. In the USA, especially in tech hubs and major cities like New York, remote workspaces became a symbol of modern work culture and employee flexibility. The concept reflects a broader shift toward work-life balance and flexible employment arrangements in contemporary professional environments.
NYC Slang
WFH setup / remote gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remote officework-from-home spacevirtual workspacedistributed workspacehome office
Antonyms / Antônimos
office workspaceon-site workspacetraditional officecorporate office

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço de trabalho remoto
Most common term used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
home office / espaço remoto
Often uses English term 'home office' alongside Portuguese equivalent
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho remoto / espaço virtual
Emphasizes the remote aspect rather than the physical space
Portugal
espaço de trabalho à distância / teletrabalho
Uses 'à distância' (at distance) or 'teletrabalho' (telework)

Related Words

remote workteleworkwork from homehybrid workco-working spacedigital collaborationvirtual meeting

Related Idioms & Phrases

work from anywhere
distributed workforce
flexible work arrangement
location-independent work
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