trabalhar
to work
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/tɾa.ba.ˈʎaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Brazilians often use 'trabalhar de carteira assinada' to mean having a formal, registered job with full labor rights. Informal work ('trabalho informal') remains very common, especially in smaller cities.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu trabalho das nove às cinco.
I work from nine to five.
Ela trabalhou muito para conseguir essa promoção.
She worked hard to get that promotion.
Nós trabalhamos juntos há três anos.
We have been working together for three years.