undemanding work

[/ˌʌndɪˈmændɪŋ wɜːrk/]
noun phrasepl: undemanding work (uncountable)
trabalho pouco exigente
1. Employment or tasks that require minimal effort, skill, or mental engagement; work that is easy to perform and does not place significant demands on a worker's abilities or time
She took on some undemanding work at the library while pursuing her degree.
Ela aceitou um trabalho pouco exigente na biblioteca enquanto fazia seu diploma.
2. A job that provides adequate compensation without requiring extensive qualifications, experience, or intensive labor
He preferred undemanding work that left him time for his hobbies.
Ele preferia um trabalho pouco exigente que lhe deixasse tempo para seus hobbies.
In Brazil, undemanding work is often referenced in contexts of students working part-time or individuals seeking work-life balance. The term 'bico' (literal translation: 'beak') is commonly used in urban Brazilian Portuguese to describe temporary or side jobs, including undemanding ones. In American culture, this type of work is frequently sought by students, retirees, or those transitioning between careers.
NYC Slang
cushy gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
easy worksimple worklight workunchallenging worklow-stress workroutine work
Antonyms / Antônimos
demanding workchallenging workstrenuous workintensive workcomplex work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho pouco exigente
Standard translation used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trampo leve
Informal, colloquial usage in Rio
São Paulo
bico fácil
Informal term for easy side work or gig
Portugal
trabalho pouco exigente
Similar formal usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

jobemploymenttasklaboreffortlessstraightforward

Related Idioms & Phrases

piece of cake
walk in the park
easy money
breeze of a job
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