El trabajo a tiempo parcial
Example: Ella tiene un trabajo a tiempo parcial en una tienda.
Definition
"El trabajo a tiempo parcial" refers to employment where an individual works fewer hours than a full-time job, typically offering greater flexibility. It usually involves working less than 35-40 hours per week and is common for students, parents, or those seeking supplementary income.
Etymology
The phrase "el trabajo a tiempo parcial" comes from Spanish, where "trabajo" means work or job, "a tiempo" means 'in time' or 'on time,' and "parcial" means partial or part. Together, it literally translates to 'part-time work,' a concept borrowed from English labor terminology to describe jobs with reduced hours.
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"El trabajo a tiempo parcial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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