typical work

[ˈtɪpɪkəl wɜːrk]
noun phrasepl: typical works
trabalho típico
1. work or labor that is characteristic, normal, or standard for a particular job, profession, or situation
Data entry is typical work for an administrative assistant.
A entrada de dados é um trabalho típico para um assistente administrativo.
2. ordinary or expected duties that are regularly performed in a particular role
Teaching classes and grading papers are typical work for a professor.
Dar aulas e corrigir provas são trabalhos típicos de um professor.
3. standard tasks that characterize a specific occupation or field
Fixing cars and diagnosing engine problems is typical work for a mechanic.
Consertar carros e diagnosticar problemas de motor é trabalho típico de um mecânico.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'typical work' refers to the standardized tasks expected in a profession. In Brazil, understanding 'trabalho típico' is important in labor law and employment contracts, where typical duties are formally distinguished from additional or extraordinary tasks.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard workordinary workusual workroutine workcharacteristic work
Antonyms / Antônimos
atypical workunusual workextraordinary workexceptional work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho típico
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho comum
alternative informal expression
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho típico
consistent with general Brazilian usage
Portugal
trabalho típico
similar usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

job dutieswork responsibilitiesoccupational tasksprofessional responsibilities

Related Idioms & Phrases

all in a day's work
bread and butter work
run-of-the-mill work
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