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routine work

[ruːˈtiːn wɜːrk]
nounpl: routine works
trabalho rotineiro
1. Regular, repetitive tasks that are performed as part of normal operations or job duties
Most of my day is spent on routine work like answering emails and filing documents.
A maior parte do meu dia é gasta em trabalho rotineiro, como responder e-mails e arquivar documentos.
2. Tasks that follow an established procedure or pattern without requiring special creativity or problem-solving
Routine work can be automated to increase efficiency.
O trabalho rotineiro pode ser automatizado para aumentar a eficiência.
Synonyms
mundane tasksregular dutiesrepetitive workadministrative taskseveryday tasks
Antonyms
creative workinnovative tasksspecialized workunique projects

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho rotineiro
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho de rotina
Common alternative phrasing in business context
Portugal
trabalho de rotina
Standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

the daily grind
bread and butter work
nine-to-five job
keeping the wheels turning
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