yard work

[/jɑːrd wɜːrk/]
noun
trabalho de jardim
1. outdoor maintenance and labor performed in a residential yard or garden, such as mowing, weeding, planting, or trimming
I spent the entire Saturday doing yard work.
Passei o sábado inteiro fazendo trabalho de jardim.
2. tasks and activities related to landscaping and grounds maintenance around a house
The kids helped with yard work during the spring cleanup.
As crianças ajudaram com o trabalho de jardim durante a limpeza de primavera.
Yard work is a significant part of American suburban culture, often associated with weekend activities and homeowner responsibilities. In Brazil, the equivalent 'trabalho de jardim' is common in residential areas but may be less emphasized in urban apartments. In both countries, yard work reflects personal property maintenance and pride in one's home.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gardeninglandscapinglawn caregroundskeepingoutdoor maintenance
Antonyms / Antônimos
indoor workhousework

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho de jardim
most common translation
General Brazilian
serviço de jardinagem
alternative form emphasizing maintenance services
São Paulo
trabalho de quintal
quintal (backyard) is commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
trabalho de jardim
similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

lawn mowingweedingpruninghedge trimmingrakingplantingcomposting

Related Idioms & Phrases

get one's hands dirty with yard work
tackle the yard work
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