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trabajo a distancia

/tɾaˈβaxo a disˈtansja/
phrase★Intermediate— remote work
formal

A work arrangement where employees perform their duties from a location outside the traditional office, typically using digital tools and communication technologies.

El trabajo a distancia ha aumentado durante la pandemia.

Remote work has increased during the pandemic.

Mi empresa permite trabajo a distancia tres días a la semana.

My company allows remote work three days a week.

💡

This term is commonly used in professional and business contexts to describe flexible work arrangements.

Collocations

trabajo a distanciaremote workteletrabajotelecommutingoficina virtualvirtual office

Synonyms

teletrabajotrabajo remoto

Antonyms

trabajo presencial

Related Phrases

trabajo híbridophrase
hybrid work
oficina en casaphrase
home office

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

In formal contexts, 'trabajo a distancia' is preferred. In informal settings, 'trabajo remoto' is also common.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Always use 'a distancia' (not 'de distancia') when referring to remote work.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'trabajo' (work) and 'a distancia' (at a distance), reflecting the spatial separation between the worker and the workplace.

📝Usage Notes

The term is widely used in professional and business contexts, especially in discussions about flexible work policies and digital transformation in the workplace.

Word Breakdown

trabajo
work
root
+
a distancia
at a distance
phrase
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