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tireless work

[/ˈtaɪərləs wɜːrk/]
noun phrase
trabalho incansável
1. Work that is done with sustained effort and without fatigue or loss of enthusiasm; continuous and diligent labor
Her tireless work in the community earned her widespread recognition.
Seu trabalho incansável na comunidade lhe rendeu reconhecimento generalizado.
2. Persistent effort or labor that does not diminish in intensity or commitment
The tireless work of the medical team saved countless lives.
O trabalho incansável da equipe médica salvou inúmeras vidas.
NYC Slang
grind / hustle
Synonyms
relentless workunceasing laboruntiring effortpersistent workdedicated labor
Antonyms
lazy workhalf-hearted effortnegligent workidle time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho incansável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho incansável / labuta incansável
Colloquial alternative using 'labuta'
Rio de Janeiro
trampo incansável
Informal/slang alternative using 'trampo'
Portugal
trabalho incansável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

labor of love
blood, sweat, and tears
burning the midnight oil
keeping one's nose to the grindstone
trabalhar como uma formiga (work like an ant)
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