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colega de trabalho

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At the A1 level, you should learn 'colega de trabalho' as a single unit of meaning. It means 'coworker'. You don't need to worry too much about the complex grammar yet, just remember that 'meu colega' is for a man and 'minha colega' is for a woman. You can use it in simple sentences like 'Ele é meu colega de trabalho' (He is my coworker). Think of it as a label for people you see at your job. In early Portuguese, you learn to identify people around you—family, friends, and coworkers. This phrase is essential for introducing yourself and your environment. You might also hear just 'colega' in a classroom, but 'de trabalho' makes it clear you are talking about your job. Practice saying it slowly: co-le-ga de tra-ba-lho. It is a long phrase, but very common. You will use it when talking about your daily routine. For example, 'Eu vejo meu colega de trabalho às nove horas.' (I see my coworker at nine o'clock.) This helps you build basic conversational skills about your life. Don't worry about the plural yet, just focus on the singular. It's a friendly way to talk about people at work without needing to know their specific job titles like 'manager' or 'accountant'.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'colega de trabalho' to describe simple interactions and routines. You should be able to say who you work with and what you do together. For example, 'Eu almoço com meu colega de trabalho' (I eat lunch with my coworker). You will also notice that the plural is 'colegas de trabalho'. Note that only the first word changes to plural. You can use this phrase to talk about your past experiences too, such as 'Eu tive um colega de trabalho muito legal no meu antigo emprego' (I had a very cool coworker at my old job). At this level, you are building your ability to describe your social circle more accurately. You should also be careful not to confuse 'colega' with 'amigo'. A 'colega' is someone you work with, while an 'amigo' is someone you choose to spend time with for fun. Sometimes a 'colega' becomes an 'amigo', but they are different words. You can also start adding adjectives to describe them, like 'um colega de trabalho simpático' (a nice coworker) or 'uma colega de trabalho inteligente' (an intelligent coworker). This allows you to provide more detail in your conversations.
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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'colega de trabalho' in more complex sentence structures, including those with conjunctions and relative pronouns. You might say, 'O colega de trabalho que me ajudou ontem não veio hoje' (The coworker who helped me yesterday didn't come today). You are now able to discuss workplace dynamics and collaboration. You can explain problems or successes involving your colleagues. For instance, 'Preciso falar com meus colegas de trabalho sobre a reunião de amanhã' (I need to talk to my coworkers about tomorrow's meeting). You should also understand the nuance of using 'colega' versus 'colaborador' in a professional setting. While 'colega' is common for talking to friends or peers, 'colaborador' might appear in emails from your boss. At B1, you are expected to navigate these slightly different levels of formality. You can also use the phrase in the conditional: 'Se meu colega de trabalho estivesse aqui, ele saberia o que fazer' (If my coworker were here, he would know what to do). This shows a higher level of grammatical control and the ability to discuss hypothetical situations in the workplace.
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At the B2 level, 'colega de trabalho' is a term you use fluently to discuss professional relationships, networking, and office culture. You can use it in debates about work-life balance or workplace ethics. For example, 'É fundamental manter uma relação de respeito com cada colega de trabalho, independentemente da hierarquia' (It is fundamental to maintain a relationship of respect with every coworker, regardless of hierarchy). You understand that 'colega' is a common-gender noun and you never make mistakes with the articles 'o' or 'a'. You can also use the term when discussing more abstract concepts, like 'a influência dos colegas de trabalho na produtividade' (the influence of coworkers on productivity). At this level, you might also use related idioms or more sophisticated synonyms like 'parceiro de equipe' or 'conterrâneo de profissão' in specific contexts. You are able to write professional emails where you address your 'prezados colegas' and you can handle subtle social situations, such as introducing a 'colega de trabalho' to a client. Your vocabulary is rich enough to describe the specific qualities of your colleagues using advanced adjectives and adverbs.
At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the sociolinguistic implications of the term 'colega de trabalho'. You can analyze how the use of this term versus 'subordinado' or 'superior' reflects the corporate culture of a Lusophone company. You might use it in academic or high-level professional writing to discuss organizational behavior. For instance, 'A coesão entre colegas de trabalho é um fator determinante para a retenção de talentos em empresas de tecnologia' (Cohesion among coworkers is a determining factor for talent retention in tech companies). you are sensitive to regional variations—knowing how a 'colega' in Maputo might be perceived differently than one in Rio de Janeiro. You can use the term in complex rhetorical structures and understand its use in legal or contractual contexts, such as 'assédio entre colegas de trabalho' (harassment between coworkers). You are also able to use the term ironically or with specific emotional weight in literature or storytelling. Your mastery of the language allows you to play with the term, perhaps contrasting the 'colega de trabalho' with the 'amigo de longa data' to illustrate a character's social isolation or professional success.
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At the C2 level, 'colega de trabalho' is just one small part of your vast lexical repertoire, but you use it with total precision and native-like nuance. You can discuss the historical evolution of the term 'colega' from its Latin roots and how the addition of 'de trabalho' reflects modern labor structures. You are capable of interpreting the term in the context of complex labor laws and psychological studies on workplace dynamics. You can write sophisticated essays on the 'desumanização do colega de trabalho na era digital' (the dehumanization of the coworker in the digital age). Your usage is flawless across all registers, from highly technical legal documents to informal slang-heavy conversations where you might substitute it for more colorful regionalisms. You understand the political weight the term might carry in unionized environments or in the context of 'solidariedade entre colegas'. You can navigate the most delicate interpersonal conflicts at work using language that is both professional and emotionally intelligent, choosing exactly when to refer to someone as a 'colega de trabalho' to emphasize a shared professional duty or a boundary that must not be crossed.
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colega de trabalho in 30 Seconds

  • Standard term for coworker.
  • Used in all professional levels.
  • Gender-neutral noun (o/a colega).
  • Essential for office vocabulary.
The Portuguese term colega de trabalho is the standard way to refer to a coworker or colleague in a professional setting. While the word colega alone can refer to a classmate or a peer in various contexts, adding de trabalho specifically grounds the relationship within the sphere of employment. In Portuguese-speaking cultures, particularly in Brazil and Portugal, the workplace is often a social hub where professional and personal lives intersect more fluidly than in some Northern European or North American contexts. Consequently, a colega de trabalho is not just someone you share an office with, but someone with whom you likely share daily rituals like the 'cafezinho' (little coffee).
Grammatical Gender
The word 'colega' is a common-gender noun. This means the word itself doesn't change form; instead, the article determines the gender: 'o colega' for a male and 'a colega' for a female.
Social Nuance
Calling someone a 'colega' is slightly more formal than 'amigo' (friend) but warmer than 'funcionário' (employee). It implies a level of horizontal peer relationship.

Amanhã vou almoçar com uma colega de trabalho para discutir o novo projeto.

Understanding when to use this term involves recognizing the boundaries of professional networking. You would use it when introducing a peer to someone outside the company, or when discussing office dynamics with friends. It serves as a bridge between the clinical 'colaborador' (collaborator/employee) often used by HR departments and the intimate 'amigo'.

Meu colega de trabalho é muito organizado e sempre me ajuda com os relatórios.

Regional Usage
In Portugal, 'colega' is extremely common in academic and professional circles. In Brazil, while 'colega' is standard, you might also hear 'parceiro' in more informal or creative industries.

Ela não é apenas minha colega de trabalho, ela se tornou uma grande amiga.

Os colegas de trabalho organizaram uma festa surpresa para o gerente.

Professionalism
Using this term shows you respect the professional boundary while acknowledging the human connection. It is the perfect neutral term for any office environment.

Preciso enviar este e-mail para um colega de trabalho da contabilidade.

Using colega de trabalho in a sentence requires attention to the surrounding articles and possessives, as the noun 'colega' itself is invariant for gender. For example, 'meu colega' (male) versus 'minha colega' (female). The phrase is versatile and can appear as the subject, object, or within a prepositional phrase. In complex sentences, it often acts as the anchor for describing office interactions.
Subject Placement
When the coworker is doing the action: 'Meu colega de trabalho finalizou o relatório ontem.'
Object Placement
When the action is done to them: 'Eu ajudei minha colega de trabalho com a apresentação.'

A colega de trabalho que se senta ao meu lado é muito simpática.

When pluralizing, both 'colega' and 'trabalho' are part of the phrase, but only 'colega' changes: 'colegas de trabalho'. You do not say 'colegas de trabalhos'. This is a common point of confusion for learners.

Muitos colegas de trabalho preferem o regime de home office.

Formal Contexts
In formal emails, you might see 'Prezados colegas' (Dear colleagues) as a collective greeting.

Eu apresentei o novo software para cada colega de trabalho da equipe.

Nenhum colega de trabalho quis assumir a responsabilidade pelo erro.

Adjective Agreement
Adjectives describing the coworker must match their biological gender: 'um colega dedicado' vs 'uma colega dedicada'.

A minha colega de trabalho estrangeira está aprendendo português muito rápido.

You will encounter colega de trabalho in almost every professional environment in the Lusophone world. From the bustling corporate offices of Avenida Paulista in São Paulo to the government buildings in Lisbon, this term is the bread and butter of workplace vocabulary. It is heard during morning meetings, mentioned in HR policy documents, and frequently used in networking events.
In the Office
'Vou perguntar para o meu colega de trabalho se ele tem o arquivo.' (I'll ask my coworker if he has the file.)
In Interviews
Recruiters often ask: 'Como você descreveria sua relação com seus colegas de trabalho?' (How would you describe your relationship with your coworkers?)

Durante a reunião, um colega de trabalho sugeriu uma ideia inovadora.

Beyond the physical office, the term is ubiquitous in digital communication. On LinkedIn, when people write recommendations, they often start by defining the relationship: 'Trabalhei com o João como colega de trabalho por três anos.' In podcasts about career development or productivity, experts frequently discuss how to handle difficult colleagues using this specific phrasing.

É importante manter um bom clima entre os colegas de trabalho.

Television and Media
In 'novelas' (soap operas) involving business plots, characters often conspire with or against their 'colegas de trabalho'.

O meu colega de trabalho foi promovido a diretor financeiro.

Sempre tomo café com uma colega de trabalho antes de começar o expediente.

News Reports
Journalists use the term when reporting on labor strikes or corporate success stories: 'Colegas de trabalho se unem em protesto...'

Recebi um feedback construtivo de um colega de trabalho experiente.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing colega with the English word 'college'. In Portuguese, 'college' or 'university' is faculdade or universidade. Calling your workplace a 'colega' makes no sense in Portuguese. Another error involves gender agreement. Because 'colega' ends in 'a', many learners assume it is always feminine. This is incorrect. It is a 'sobrecomum' or 'comum de dois gêneros' noun depending on the specific grammar classification you follow, but practically, you must change the article: 'o colega' (male) and 'a colega' (female).
False Cognate
Mistaking 'colega' for 'college'. To say 'I'm going to college', say 'Vou para a faculdade'.
Pluralization Error
Saying 'colegas de trabalhos'. The plural only applies to the person (colega), not the concept of work (trabalho).

Errado: Ele é meu amigo de trabalho. (Unless you are actually friends, 'colega' is the more accurate professional term.)

Additionally, learners often overuse 'trabalhador' (worker) when they mean 'coworker'. 'Trabalhador' refers to the status of being an employee or someone who works hard, but it doesn't describe the relationship between two people. You wouldn't say 'Ele é meu trabalhador' to mean 'He is my coworker'; that would sound like you own him.

Correto: Eu e meu colega de trabalho finalizamos o projeto.

Preposition Confusion
Using 'no' or 'do' instead of 'de'. While 'colega do trabalho' (colleague from the work) is occasionally heard, 'de trabalho' is the standard compound noun form.

Errado: Minha colega de trabalho é muito bom. (Adjective must be 'boa' to match 'minha colega'.)

Errado: Os colegas de trabalhos são chatos. (Keep 'trabalho' singular.)

While colega de trabalho is the most standard term, several alternatives exist depending on the register and the specific nature of the relationship. In corporate HR speak, you will often hear colaborador. This term is preferred by management because it sounds more inclusive and proactive than 'funcionário' (employee). However, between peers, calling someone your 'colaborador' can sound a bit stiff or overly formal.
Colaborador
Used in corporate communications. 'A empresa valoriza seus colaboradores.'
Parceiro
Often used in creative or entrepreneurial contexts. 'Ele é meu parceiro de negócios.'

O meu parceiro de equipe ajudou na criação do design.

Another term is companheiro de trabalho. This is slightly more old-fashioned or used in specific sectors like manufacturing or construction. It carries a sense of camaraderie and shared struggle. In very formal settings, par (peer) might be used, though it is rare in daily conversation.

Como membro da equipe, ele sempre contribui com boas ideias.

Comparisons
  • Colega: Neutral, standard, common.
  • Amigo: Personal, implies a bond outside work.
  • Colaborador: Corporate, formal, professional.
  • Sócia/Sócio: Partner (ownership), high stakes.

Eu prefiro trabalhar com um parceiro que tenha a mesma visão que eu.

A empresa contratou novos colaboradores para o setor de vendas.

Fun Fact

The word 'colega' has been used since the 14th century in Portuguese, but the specific compound 'colega de trabalho' became more common with the rise of modern office culture.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /kuˈlɛ.ɡɐ dɨ tɾɐˈβa.ʎu/
US /koˈlɛ.ɡa dʒi tɾaˈba.ʎu/
The primary stress is on 'le' in 'colega' and 'ba' in 'trabalho'.
Rhymes With
estratégia (partial) regia adega entrega nega pega rega sega
Common Errors
  • Pronouncing 'colega' like 'college'.
  • Failing to palatalize the 'lh' in 'trabalho'.
  • Using a hard 'd' in 'de' in Brazil (should be 'dji').
  • Stress on the wrong syllable of 'colega'.
  • Nasalizing the 'a' in 'colega' too much.
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Examples by Level

1

Ele é meu colega de trabalho.

He is my coworker.

'Meu' is masculine to match 'colega' (male).

2

Ela é minha colega de trabalho.

She is my coworker.

'Minha' is feminine to match 'colega' (female).

3

O meu colega de trabalho fala inglês.

My coworker speaks English.

Subject-verb agreement: 'fala' (speaks).

4

Eu tenho um colega de trabalho legal.

I have a cool coworker.

'Um' is the indefinite article.

5

Onde está o seu colega de trabalho?

Where is your coworker?

Question word 'Onde'.

6

A minha colega de trabalho é de Portugal.

My coworker is from Portugal.

Preposition 'de' indicates origin.

7

Eu trabalho com um colega de trabalho.

I work with a coworker.

Preposition 'com' (with).

8

Meu colega de trabalho gosta de café.

My coworker likes coffee.

Verb 'gostar' requires the preposition 'de'.

1

Eu almoço com meus colegas de trabalho todos os dias.

I have lunch with my coworkers every day.

Plural form 'colegas'.

2

Minha colega de trabalho me ajudou com o computador.

My coworker helped me with the computer.

Object pronoun 'me'.

3

Nós somos colegas de trabalho há dois anos.

We have been coworkers for two years.

'Há' used for duration of time.

4

Você conhece o meu colega de trabalho?

Do you know my coworker?

Verb 'conhecer' (to know people).

5

Eles são ótimos colegas de trabalho.

They are great coworkers.

Adjective 'ótimos' matches the plural noun.

6

Vou ligar para uma colega de trabalho agora.

I'm going to call a coworker now.

Future with 'ir' + infinitive.

7

Minha colega de trabalho não veio hoje porque está doente.

My coworker didn't come today because she is sick.

Conjunction 'porque'.

8

O novo colega de trabalho é muito inteligente.

The new coworker is very intelligent.

Adjective 'novo' precedes the noun for emphasis.

1

Eu preciso enviar este documento para o meu colega de trabalho.

I need to send this document to my coworker.

Infinitive 'enviar'.

2

Se você vir meu colega de trabalho, avise-o sobre a reunião.

If you see my coworker, let him know about the meeting.

Future subjunctive 'vir'.

3

Minha colega de trabalho sugeriu que fizéssemos uma pausa.

My coworker suggested that we take a break.

Imperfect subjunctive 'fizéssemos'.

4

Trabalhar com bons colegas de trabalho torna o dia mais leve.

Working with good coworkers makes the day lighter.

Infinitive as a subject.

5

Eu e meu colega de trabalho terminamos o projeto antes do prazo.

My coworker and I finished the project before the deadline.

Compound subject 'Eu e meu colega'.

6

Aquele colega de trabalho sempre chega cedo.

That coworker always arrives early.

Demonstrative adjective 'aquele'.

7

Não gosto quando um colega de trabalho é mal-educado.

I don't like it when a coworker is rude.

Compound adjective 'mal-educado'.

8

Ela é a colega de trabalho mais dedicada que eu conheço.

She is the most dedicated coworker I know.

Superlative 'mais dedicada'.

1

É essencial colaborar com cada colega de trabalho para atingir as metas.

It is essential to collaborate with each coworker to reach the goals.

Infinitive 'atingir'.

2

Muitas vezes, um colega de trabalho torna-se um amigo para a vida toda.

Often, a coworker becomes a lifelong friend.

Pronominal verb 'tornar-se'.

3

Houve um mal-entendido entre dois colegas de trabalho da contabilidade.

There was a misunderstanding between two coworkers from accounting.

Impersonal verb 'haver' in the past.

4

O feedback de um colega de trabalho pode ser muito valioso.

Feedback from a coworker can be very valuable.

Modal verb 'pode'.

5

Ela foi elogiada por todos os seus colegas de trabalho.

She was praised by all her coworkers.

Passive voice 'foi elogiada'.

6

É difícil lidar com um colega de trabalho que não cumpre prazos.

It's hard to deal with a coworker who doesn't meet deadlines.

Relative clause 'que não cumpre'.

7

A empresa promove a integração entre os colegas de trabalho.

The company promotes integration among coworkers.

Noun 'integração'.

8

Meu colega de trabalho solicitou um afastamento por motivos de saúde.

My coworker requested a leave of absence for health reasons.

Formal verb 'solicitar'.

1

A dinâmica entre colegas de trabalho impacta diretamente a produtividade da empresa.

The dynamics between coworkers directly impact the company's productivity.

Adverb 'diretamente'.

2

O assédio moral entre colegas de trabalho é um crime previsto em lei.

Workplace bullying among coworkers is a crime provided for by law.

Legal terminology 'previsto em lei'.

3

É imperativo que haja respeito mútuo entre todos os colegas de trabalho.

It is imperative that there be mutual respect among all coworkers.

Subjunctive 'haja' after 'é imperativo'.

4

A competitividade tóxica entre colegas de trabalho pode destruir o ambiente organizacional.

Toxic competitiveness between coworkers can destroy the organizational environment.

Abstract noun 'competitividade'.

5

Muitos profissionais mantêm contato com antigos colegas de trabalho através do LinkedIn.

Many professionals maintain contact with former coworkers through LinkedIn.

Prepositional phrase 'através de'.

6

A empatia para com o colega de trabalho é uma 'soft skill' muito valorizada.

Empathy toward a coworker is a highly valued soft skill.

Preposition 'para com'.

7

O projeto foi um sucesso graças à sinergia de todos os colegas de trabalho.

The project was a success thanks to the synergy of all coworkers.

Crasis 'à' before 'sinergia'.

8

Frequentemente, os colegas de trabalho são a nossa principal rede de apoio profissional.

Frequently, coworkers are our main professional support network.

Adverb 'frequentemente'.

1

A complexidade das relações interpessoais entre colegas de trabalho exige sensibilidade da gestão.

The complexity of interpersonal relationships between coworkers requires management sensitivity.

Subject-verb agreement with 'complexidade'.

2

A desterritorialização do trabalho moderno altera a percepção do que é ser um colega de trabalho.

The deterritorialization of modern work alters the perception of what it means to be a coworker.

Sophisticated vocabulary 'desterritorialização'.

3

Subjacente à discórdia entre os colegas de trabalho, havia uma profunda divergência ideológica.

Underlying the discord among the coworkers, there was a profound ideological divergence.

Adjective 'subjacente' with crasis.

4

O conceito de colega de trabalho transcende a mera coabitação de um espaço físico.

The concept of coworker transcends the mere cohabitation of a physical space.

Verb 'transcender'.

5

Promover a equidade entre colegas de trabalho é um pilar da responsabilidade social corporativa.

Promoting equity among coworkers is a pillar of corporate social responsibility.

Gerund as a subject 'Promover'.

6

A alienação do trabalhador pode ser mitigada por laços sólidos com seus colegas de trabalho.

Worker alienation can be mitigated by solid bonds with their coworkers.

Passive voice with 'ser mitigada'.

7

A fofoca entre colegas de trabalho atua, por vezes, como um mecanismo informal de controle social.

Gossip among coworkers sometimes acts as an informal mechanism of social control.

Parenthetical phrase 'por vezes'.

8

A longevidade da carreira de um indivíduo está intrinsecamente ligada à sua rede de colegas de trabalho.

The longevity of an individual's career is intrinsically linked to their network of coworkers.

Adverb 'intrinsecamente'.

Common Collocations

bom colega de trabalho
antigo colega de trabalho
novo colega de trabalho
querido colega de trabalho
difícil colega de trabalho
colega de trabalho próximo
relação entre colegas de trabalho
conflito entre colegas de trabalho
ajuda de um colega de trabalho
aniversário de um colega de trabalho

Common Phrases

Apresentar um colega de trabalho

— To introduce a coworker to someone else.

Quero apresentar meu colega de trabalho, o Ricardo.

Almoçar com colegas de trabalho

— To have lunch with coworkers.

Costumamos almoçar com os colegas de trabalho na sexta.

Trabalhar com colegas de trabalho

— To work alongside others.

Gosto de trabalhar com meus colegas de trabalho.

Respeitar os colegas de trabalho

— To respect one's coworkers.

É preciso respeitar todos os colegas de trabalho.

Apoiar um colega de trabalho

— To support a coworker in need.

Devemos apoiar um colega de trabalho em tempos difíceis.

Feedback de colegas de trabalho

— Input from peers.

O feedback de colegas de trabalho é essencial para crescer.

Happy hour com colegas de trabalho

— Socializing after work.

Vamos ao happy hour com os colegas de trabalho?

Reunião com colegas de trabalho

— A meeting with peers.

Tenho uma reunião com meus colegas de trabalho às dez.

Dividir mesa com um colega de trabalho

— To share a desk.

Eu divido a mesa com um colega de trabalho muito quieto.

Trocar ideias com um colega de trabalho

— To brainstorm with a peer.

Vou trocar ideias com um colega de trabalho sobre isso.

Idioms & Expressions

"vestir a camisa"

— To be very dedicated to the company, often said of a good colleague.

Meu colega de trabalho realmente veste a camisa.

informal
"puxar o tapete"

— To sabotage a colleague.

Aquele colega de trabalho tentou puxar o meu tapete.

informal
"quebrar o galho"

— To do a quick favor for a colleague.

Meu colega de trabalho quebrou um galho para mim hoje.

slang
"estar no mesmo barco"

— To be in the same difficult situation as your colleagues.

Todos os colegas de trabalho estão no mesmo barco com esse prazo.

neutral
"falar a mesma língua"

— To agree or have a common understanding with a colleague.

Eu e meu colega de trabalho falamos a mesma língua.

neutral
"dar o sangue"

— To work extremely hard, usually alongside colleagues.

Nós e nossos colegas de trabalho demos o sangue por este projeto.

informal
"pisar em ovos"

— To be very careful around a sensitive colleague.

Tenho que pisar em ovos com aquele colega de trabalho.

informal
"bater cabeça"

— When colleagues can't agree or are confused.

Os colegas de trabalho estão batendo cabeça sobre o projeto.

informal
"fazer média"

— To try to please colleagues or bosses for personal gain.

Ele está fazendo média com os colegas de trabalho.

informal
"pôr a mão no fogo"

— To trust a colleague completely.

Eu ponho a mão no fogo pelo meu colega de trabalho.

informal

Word Family

Nouns

coleguismo (camaraderie)
colegiado (board/college)
trabalhador (worker)
trabalho (work)

Verbs

trabalhar (to work)
colegiar (rare: to group as colleagues)

Adjectives

trabalhoso (laborious)
colegial (related to school colleagues)

Related

escritório
empresa
equipe
chefe
profissão
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Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Colleague' at a 'Travel' (Trabalho) agency. They are your 'Colega de Trabalho'.

Visual Association

Imagine two people sitting at desks connected by a bridge labeled 'TRABALHO'.

Word Web

Escritório Reunião Café Chefe Salário Equipe Projeto Prazo

Challenge

Try to name three 'colegas de trabalho' you have had and describe one thing they did for you.

Word Origin

From the Latin 'collega', which means 'someone chosen at the same time as another'.

Original meaning: A partner in office or a peer.

Romance (Latin root).
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