part-time
Working or operating for only part of the usual working day or week.
Part-time describes a job with a reduced schedule compared to a full-time position.
30 सेकंड में शब्द
- Working fewer hours than a standard full-time employee.
- Often used to balance studies or personal life.
- Commonly seen in retail and service industry job postings.
Summary
Part-time describes a job with a reduced schedule compared to a full-time position.
- Working fewer hours than a standard full-time employee.
- Often used to balance studies or personal life.
- Commonly seen in retail and service industry job postings.
Use with the verb work
Always pair 'part-time' with the verb 'work' to sound natural. For example: 'I work part-time at a bookstore'.
Do not confuse with temporary
Part-time refers to hours, not the length of the contract. A job can be permanent but still part-time.
Global workplace terminology
In international business environments, using 'part-time' is often preferred over local translations. It is universally understood in global professional settings.
उदाहरण
2 / 2Eu trabalho part-time em uma cafeteria.
I work part-time at a coffee shop.
A empresa oferece apenas posições part-time no momento.
The company is only offering part-time positions at the moment.
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of a 'part' of the time. If you work only a 'part' of the day, you are a 'part-time' worker.
Visão Geral
O termo 'part-time' é um anglicismo amplamente incorporado ao vocabulário corporativo global, indicando um regime de trabalho de tempo parcial. Diferente do 'full-time' (tempo integral), que geralmente compreende 40 horas semanais, o 'part-time' é flexível e definido por uma carga horária menor. 2) Padrões de Uso: É comumente empregado como adjetivo para qualificar cargos ('a part-time job') ou como advérbio ('to work part-time'). No Brasil e em Portugal, embora existam termos equivalentes como 'meio período' ou 'tempo parcial', o uso do original em inglês é extremamente comum em ambientes de tecnologia, startups e grandes empresas multinacionais. 3) Contextos Comuns: O formato é ideal para estudantes que precisam de renda extra, pais que equilibram a criação dos filhos ou profissionais que desejam ter mais tempo para projetos pessoais ou freelance. É muito visto em anúncios de vagas em redes de fast-food, varejo e estágios. 4) Comparação com Palavras Similares: Enquanto 'temporary' foca na duração do contrato (início e fim determinados), 'part-time' foca na quantidade de horas trabalhadas por dia ou semana. Já 'freelance' implica autonomia e prestação de serviços por projeto, o que difere do vínculo empregatício fixo, mas com horas reduzidas, que caracteriza o 'part-time'.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
Part-time is used as both an adjective and an adverb. It is neutral in register and widely accepted in both professional and casual conversations. Avoid using it as a noun; instead, use 'part-time job' or 'part-time position'.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
A common mistake is saying 'I work in part-time' instead of 'I work part-time'. Another error is using it to mean 'temporary', which confuses the schedule with the contract duration.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of a 'part' of the time. If you work only a 'part' of the day, you are a 'part-time' worker.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the English 'part' (a portion) and 'time' (duration). It emerged in the early 20th century to describe labor arrangements that deviated from the standard full-day shift.
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The concept of part-time work is essential for the modern gig economy and flexible labor markets. It allows for work-life balance and is a common entry point for young professionals.
उदाहरण
Eu trabalho part-time em uma cafeteria.
everydayI work part-time at a coffee shop.
A empresa oferece apenas posições part-time no momento.
formalThe company is only offering part-time positions at the moment.
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
trabalhador part-time
part-time worker
vaga part-time
part-time vacancy
estudo part-time
part-time study
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Temporary refers to the duration of the contract (e.g., 3 months). Part-time refers to the number of hours worked per day.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
Use with the verb work
Always pair 'part-time' with the verb 'work' to sound natural. For example: 'I work part-time at a bookstore'.
Do not confuse with temporary
Part-time refers to hours, not the length of the contract. A job can be permanent but still part-time.
Global workplace terminology
In international business environments, using 'part-time' is often preferred over local translations. It is universally understood in global professional settings.
खुद को परखो
Complete a frase corretamente:
Since she is a student, she decided to look for a ___ job.
O termo correto para descrever um trabalho de horas reduzidas para um estudante é 'part-time'.
स्कोर: /1
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
3 सवालNa prática, não há diferença. 'Part-time' é o termo em inglês, enquanto 'meio período' é a tradução literal usada em português.
Sim, contanto que a atividade seja realizada de forma recorrente, mas com carga horária reduzida. É ideal para descrever empregos ou cursos.
Não existe um padrão global, pois depende da legislação de cada país e das políticas internas das empresas. Geralmente, considera-se qualquer jornada inferior à carga horária integral da empresa.
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
work के और शब्द
abdicar
A2To give up, to abdicate; to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, or claim.
acessível
B1Available, accessible; easy to approach or use.
acidente de trabalho
A2An unforeseen and undesired event occurring in the course of work, causing injury.
a curto prazo
A2Over a short period of time; short-term.
adaptabilidade
A2The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions.
adaptavelmente
A2Adaptably, in an adaptable manner; with flexibility.
adequado
A2Adequate; satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
adicional
A2additional; added, extra, or supplementary.
administração
B1Administration; the management of any office, business, or organization.
administrativo
B1Administrative; relating to the running of a business or organization.
