sufficient labor

[səˈfɪʃənt ˈleɪbər]
noun phrasepl: sufficient labor (uncountable) / multiple instances of sufficient labor
mão de obra suficiente
1. An adequate amount of workers or workforce required to complete a task or operate a business effectively
The construction project requires sufficient labor to meet the deadline.
O projeto de construção requer mão de obra suficiente para cumprir o prazo.
2. The availability of enough employees or workers with appropriate skills to fulfill operational needs
The factory struggled because it lacked sufficient labor during peak season.
A fábrica teve dificuldades porque não tinha mão de obra suficiente durante a época de pico.
In Brazil, discussions of 'mão de obra suficiente' are particularly relevant given seasonal labor demands in agriculture and construction. In the USA, this term is commonly used in HR, business planning, and economic discussions, especially in relation to labor market conditions and hiring challenges. The phrase reflects broader economic concerns about workforce availability and employer needs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
adequate workforceenough workersadequate staffingsufficient workforceadequate labor force
Antonyms / Antônimos
labor shortageinsufficient laborinadequate workforceunderstaffinglabor deficit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mão de obra suficiente
Standard term used in business and labor contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
mão de obra adequada
Commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Rio de Janeiro
pessoal suficiente
More colloquial alternative, especially in service industries
Portugal
mão de obra suficiente / força de trabalho adequada
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese, though 'força de trabalho' is more formal

Related Words

labor forceworkforceemploymentstaffingmanpowerhuman resourceslabor supplyskilled labor

Related Idioms & Phrases

have enough hands on deck
staffing is on point
we're fully staffed
adequate manpower
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