short-term contracts

[/ʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈkɒntræks/]
nounpl: short-term contracts
contratos de curto prazo
1. employment or business agreements with a limited duration, typically lasting from a few weeks to one or two years
The company hired several employees on short-term contracts to handle the seasonal demand.
A empresa contratou vários funcionários em contratos de curto prazo para lidar com a demanda sazonal.
2. temporary work arrangements that do not guarantee ongoing employment or long-term commitment
Many gig workers rely on short-term contracts rather than permanent positions.
Muitos trabalhadores autônomos dependem de contratos de curto prazo em vez de posições permanentes.
3. commercial agreements between businesses with expiration dates typically within 12 months
The supplier offered short-term contracts with the option to renew annually.
O fornecedor ofereceu contratos de curto prazo com opção de renovação anual.
In Brazil, short-term contracts have become increasingly common in the modern economy, particularly in sectors like technology, retail, and services. The rise of the gig economy has made 'contratos de curto prazo' a significant part of labor discussions. In the US and Portugal, short-term contracts are often viewed as either flexible work arrangements or precarious employment, depending on context and industry.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
temporary contractsfixed-term contractslimited-duration agreementscontingent work arrangements
Antonyms / Antônimos
long-term contractspermanent contractsindefinite contractslifetime employment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contratos de curto prazo
Standard term used in formal business and legal contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
contratos temporários
Alternative term commonly used in the business hub, often interchangeable
Rio de Janeiro
contratos de curto prazo / contratos por tempo determinado
Both terms are widely used in commercial settings
Portugal
contratos de curta duração / contratos a termo certo
Portuguese uses 'a termo certo' in formal legal language; 'curta duração' is more colloquial

Related Words

temporary employmentcontract workfreelancegig economyseasonal workfixed-term employment

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a contract basis
contract-to-hire
gig work
temporary assignment
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