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work

[/wɜːrk/]
noun/verbpl: works
trabalho
1. activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result
She is focused on her work.
Ela está focada no seu trabalho.
2. a task or tasks to be done or undertaken
I have a lot of work to do today.
Tenho muito trabalho para fazer hoje.
3. a place where one is employed
I go to work at 9 AM.
Vou para o trabalho às 9 da manhã.
4. a creative or artistic production
This painting is a masterpiece of work.
Esta pintura é uma obra-prima de trabalho.
5. to do activity in order to achieve a purpose
I work as a teacher.
Eu trabalho como professor.
6. to function or operate properly
Does this machine work?
Esta máquina funciona?
NYC Slang
gig, hustle, grind
Synonyms
laborjobtaskemploymentoccupationtoil
Antonyms
leisurerestidlenessplay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho
most common term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
trampo
informal/slang usage
São Paulo
trabalho/bico
bico used for temporary or freelance work
Portugal
trabalho
same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

work hard
work out (resolve a problem)
work in progress
all in a day's work
work like a dog
work one's way up
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