unskilled laborers
[/ʌnˈskɪld ˈleɪbərərz/]
nounpl: unskilled laborers
trabalhadores sem qualificação
1. Workers who perform manual labor requiring little or no specialized training or professional skills
The construction site employed many unskilled laborers for basic tasks like carrying materials.
O canteiro de obras empregava muitos trabalhadores sem qualificação para tarefas básicas como carregar materiais.
2. Individuals whose occupational duties do not require formal education or certified expertise
Unskilled laborers in agriculture often work seasonally during harvest time.
Trabalhadores sem qualificação na agricultura frequentemente trabalham sazonalmente durante a colheita.
In Brazil, the term 'mão de obra' (literally 'hand of work') is frequently used in economic discussions, reflecting the importance of labor in the construction and agricultural sectors. In the USA, this term often relates to discussions about minimum wage, immigration policy, and labor rights. The distinction between skilled and unskilled labor has significant implications for wage disparity and social mobility in both countries.
NYC Slang
day laborers, grunts
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