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trabalho do lar

[tɾaˈbaʎu du ˈlaɾ]
nounmasculinepl: trabalhos do lar
housework
1. domestic work or chores performed in the home, such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, and childcare
She spends most of her day doing housework.
Ela passa a maior parte do dia fazendo trabalho do lar.
2. unpaid domestic labor, historically and traditionally performed by women
The division of housework between spouses was unequal.
A divisão do trabalho do lar entre os cônjuges era desigual.
Synonyms
trabalho domésticoafazeres domésticostarefas domésticasserviço doméstico
Antonyms
trabalho remuneradotrabalho profissionalemprego

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho do lar
most common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
trabalho doméstico
more frequently used in Portugal
São Paulo
afazeres domésticos
alternative commonly used in metropolitan areas

Related Idioms & Phrases

dividir o trabalho do lar
responsabilidade do trabalho do lar
igualdade no trabalho do lar
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