shared workspace

[/ʃɛrd ˈwɜrkˌspeɪs/]
nounpl: shared workspaces
espaço de trabalho compartilhado
1. A physical or digital environment where multiple people work together, often in close proximity, sharing resources, tools, and facilities
The company redesigned its shared workspace to encourage collaboration between different departments.
A empresa redesenhou seu espaço de trabalho compartilhado para incentivar a colaboração entre diferentes departamentos.
2. An office or coworking space that is used by multiple employees or organizations simultaneously
We rented a shared workspace downtown to reduce overhead costs.
Alugamos um espaço de trabalho compartilhado no centro para reduzir custos gerais.
3. A digital platform or application where team members can collaborate on projects in real-time
Google Workspace is a shared workspace that allows teams to edit documents simultaneously.
Google Workspace é um espaço de trabalho compartilhado que permite que equipes editem documentos simultaneamente.
The concept of shared workspaces has grown significantly in Brazil since the 2010s, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro's tech and startup scenes. In the USA, especially in NYC, shared workspaces represent a modern approach to reducing real estate costs and fostering innovation culture. The trend reflects broader shifts toward flexible work arrangements and agile methodologies in both countries.
NYC Slang
hotdesk / hot space
Synonyms / Sinônimos
coworking spacecollaborative workspaceopen officeteam workspacecommunal workspace
Antonyms / Antônimos
private officeindividual workspaceisolated workspacededicated workspace

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espaço de trabalho compartilhado
Most common and formal term used across Brazil
São Paulo
espaço compartilhado de trabalho / workspace compartilhado
Business hub uses English term frequently; both Portuguese and English variants are common
Rio de Janeiro
espaço de trabalho compartilhado / coworking
Increasingly uses 'coworking' as loanword in tech and startup contexts
Portugal
espaço de trabalho partilhado / espaço colaborativo
Uses 'partilhado' instead of 'compartilhado'; 'espaço colaborativo' also common

Related Words

coworkingcollaborationopen planhot-deskingflexible workspaceoffice sharingremote work

Related Idioms & Phrases

break down silos
open office culture
flexibility in the workplace
collaborative environment
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