trabalha mal
[tɾɐˈβɑ.ʎɐ ˈmaɫ]
verb phrase
works poorly / does poor work / works badly
1. To perform work with low quality, inefficiency, or lack of competence
He works poorly and rarely meets deadlines.
Ele trabalha mal e raramente cumpre prazos.
2. To function inadequately or inefficiently (referring to machinery, systems, etc.)
The engine works poorly since we didn't maintain it.
O motor trabalha mal desde que não o mantemos.
NYC Slang
does a crappy job / slacks off
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