trampo

[TRAM-poo]

nounmasculinepl: trampos

job, work, gig

1. informal term for employment, occupation, or work

I got a new job at the restaurant.

Arranjei um trampo novo no restaurante.

2. a temporary or informal job; gig

He's doing some freelance work to pay the bills.

Ele está fazendo uns trampos de freelancer para pagar as contas.

3. any type of work or labor

This project is going to be a lot of work.

Esse projeto vai dar muito trampo.

NYC Slang

gig, hustle, side hustle

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General Brazilian

trampo

most common informal usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

trampo

very common slang in everyday conversation

São Paulo

trampo

widely used in informal and professional contexts

Portugal

trabalho/emprego

trampo is less common; Portuguese prefer standard terms

sair do trampo - to leave work/job

trampo pesado - heavy work

trampo chato - boring job

aquele trampo - that whole situation/ordeal

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