work desk

[/wɜːrk desk/]
nounpl: work desks
mesa de trabalho
1. a table or piece of furniture designed for working, typically with a flat surface and drawers for storage
She organized her papers neatly on her work desk.
Ela organizou seus papéis cuidadosamente em sua mesa de trabalho.
2. a designated workspace in an office or home office where professional or creative tasks are performed
His work desk overlooks the garden, providing natural inspiration.
Sua mesa de trabalho tem vista para o jardim, proporcionando inspiração natural.
3. a computer workstation used for office or technical work
I spend most of my day sitting at my work desk answering emails.
Passo a maior parte do meu dia sentado à minha mesa de trabalho respondendo e-mails.
In Brazil, the concept of a dedicated work desk has become increasingly important with the rise of remote work and home offices. In corporate culture, the appearance and organization of one's work desk often reflects professionalism. In the USA, open office layouts have challenged the traditional individual work desk model, though the term remains widely used.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work tableoffice deskworkstationwriting deskdesk

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mesa de trabalho
most common translation; used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mesa de trabalho / escrivaninha
escrivaninha is also commonly used in this region
São Paulo
mesa de trabalho / escritório
more frequently refers to the entire office space rather than just the desk
Portugal
secretária de trabalho / mesa de trabalho
secretária is the preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

office chaircomputeroffice suppliesworkspacehome office

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the work desk - limpar a mesa de trabalho (to organize and prepare for new tasks)
at the work desk - à mesa de trabalho (focused on work duties)
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