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work area

[/wɜrk ˈɛriə/]
nounpl: work areas
área de trabalho
1. A designated space or zone where work is performed, such as in an office, factory, or workshop
Please keep your work area clean and organized.
Por favor, mantenha sua área de trabalho limpa e organizada.
2. In computing, the visible desktop or interface where users interact with applications
The file is saved on your work area.
O arquivo é salvo em sua área de trabalho.
3. A section of a larger space allocated to specific tasks or responsibilities
Each employee has their own work area in the open office.
Cada funcionário tem sua própria área de trabalho no escritório aberto.
Synonyms
workspaceworkstationwork spaceworkplace section
Antonyms
rest areabreak roomleisure area

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
área de trabalho
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
espaço de trabalho
Alternative term, sometimes preferred in corporate environments
Portugal
área de trabalho
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'local de trabalho' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep your work area tidy
designated work area
shared work area
work area layout
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