Talk About Remote Work in Brazilian Portuguese
By Bruno Lopes · Brazilian Portuguese teacher
Host of I Speak Portuguese · Updated
Meet Bruno and the teaching teamRemote-work vocabulary to know
These practical words help you talk about where and how you work. The example sentences are original practice material.
| Portuguese | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| trabalho remoto | remote work | O trabalho remoto funciona bem para mim. |
| trabalhar de casa | to work from home | Hoje vou trabalhar de casa. |
| escritório | office | Vou ao escritório duas vezes por semana. |
| reunião | meeting | Tenho uma reunião às dez. |
| horário flexível | flexible schedule | Tenho um horário flexível. |
| fazer uma pausa | to take a break | Faço uma pausa depois do almoço. |
| colega de trabalho | coworker | Vou conversar com uma colega de trabalho. |
Trabalho remoto or home office?
Trabalho remoto is a clear term for remote work. Brazilians also commonly say home office for a remote-work arrangement or for the workspace at home. If you mean that you are working from home today, Hoje estou trabalhando de casa is direct and easy to understand.
Ask someone about their work setup
- Você trabalha de casa ou vai ao escritório? — Do you work from home or go to the office?
- Como é o seu horário de trabalho? — What is your work schedule like?
- Você tem muitas reuniões? — Do you have a lot of meetings?
- Você costuma fazer uma pausa à tarde? — Do you usually take a break in the afternoon?
Practice a short conversation
This original example helps you talk about a typical workday; it is not dialogue from the episode.
A: Você trabalha de casa todos os dias?
Do you work from home every day?
B: Não. Vou ao escritório às terças e quintas.
No. I go to the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
A: E como é o seu horário?
And what is your schedule like?
B: Começo às nove. Tento fazer uma pausa para o almoço.
I start at nine. I try to take a lunch break.
Turn the episode into a listening exercise
- Listen once for context. Identify the topic and situation without trying to understand every detail.
- Listen again for work words. Note familiar vocabulary about place, schedule, tasks, or routine.
- Describe your own day. Use three phrases from this guide to say where you work, when you start, and when you take a break.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say ‘I work remotely’ in Brazilian Portuguese?
You can say ‘Trabalho remotamente’ or ‘Trabalho de forma remota.’ In casual conversation, ‘Trabalho de casa’ means ‘I work from home.’
What does ‘home office’ mean in Brazil?
People commonly use ‘home office’ for working from home or a remote-work arrangement. It can also refer to the room or workspace at home, so context tells you which meaning is intended.
How do I talk about my work schedule in Portuguese?
Use ‘Meu horário é...’ (My schedule is...) or ‘Começo a trabalhar às...’ (I start work at...). For example, ‘Começo a trabalhar às nove e faço uma pausa para o almoço ao meio-dia.’
