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temporary help

[/ˈtɛmpəreri hɛlp/]
nounpl: temporary help (uncountable) / temporary helps (countable)
ajuda temporária
1. Workers hired for a short-term or limited period to assist with specific tasks or to cover absences
The company hired temporary help during the busy holiday season.
A empresa contratou ajuda temporária durante a temporada de festas movimentada.
2. Employment services or staffing agencies that provide short-term workers
We used a temporary help agency to fill the vacant position.
Usamos uma agência de trabalho temporário para preencher a posição vaga.
Synonyms
temp workerstemporary staffcontract workersseasonal helpcontingent workforce
Antonyms
permanent stafffull-time employeespermanent help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda temporária
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
trabalho temporário
Alternative term emphasizing the work aspect
São Paulo
mão de obra temporária
Common business/formal usage in São Paulo
Portugal
ajuda temporária
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
pessoal temporário
Alternative formal term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

a helping hand
filling the gap
bridging the gap
filling in the blanks
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