Work routine vocabulary helps you talk about your daily job tasks, schedules, and workplace habits. It includes words for common actions, time expressions, and typical activities.
Verbs
These are the most common verbs used when describing a work routine. They cover starting and finishing work, taking breaks, and completing tasks.
| English Verb | Example Sentence | Example Translation |
|---|---|---|
| start | I start work at 9 AM. | Eu começo a trabalhar às 9h. |
| finish | She finishes work at 5 PM. | Ela termina o trabalho às 17h. |
| take (a break) | We take a break at 10:30. | Nós fazemos uma pausa às 10h30. |
| work | I work from home on Fridays. | Eu trabalho de casa às sextas. |
| check | He checks his emails first. | Ele verifica os e-mails primeiro. |
| attend | I attend meetings every day. | Eu participo de reuniões todos os dias. |
| complete | She completes her report by noon. | Ela termina o relatório até o meio-dia. |
| organize | I organize my desk in the morning. | Eu organizo minha mesa pela manhã. |
| reply | I reply to messages quickly. | Eu respondo às mensagens rapidamente. |
| report | He reports to the manager weekly. | Ele presta contas ao gerente semanalmente. |
Nouns
These nouns are often used to talk about parts of the workday and typical activities or items in a work routine.
| English Noun | Example Sentence | Example Translation |
|---|---|---|
| break | We have a 15-minute break. | Temos um intervalo de 15 minutos. |
| meeting | The meeting starts at 2 PM. | A reunião começa às 14h. |
| deadline | The deadline is next Friday. | O prazo é na próxima sexta-feira. |
| shift | She works the night shift. | Ela trabalha no turno da noite. |
| task | I have many tasks today. | Tenho muitas tarefas hoje. |
| I send about 20 emails daily. | Eu envio cerca de 20 e-mails por dia. | |
| schedule | My schedule is busy today. | Minha agenda está cheia hoje. |
| report | I write a report every week. | Eu escrevo um relatório toda semana. |
| project | We started a new project. | Começamos um projeto novo. |
| desk | My desk is near the window. | Minha mesa fica perto da janela. |
Choose the noun that means a period of work hours.
shift
'Shift' refers to a set period of working hours.
Time Expressions
These time-related words and phrases help you describe when things happen during a typical workday.
| English Time Expression | Example Sentence | Example Translation |
|---|---|---|
| in the morning | I check emails in the morning. | Eu verifico os e-mails de manhã. |
| at noon | We eat lunch at noon. | Nós almoçamos ao meio-dia. |
| in the afternoon | Meetings are in the afternoon. | As reuniões são à tarde. |
| in the evening | I finish work in the evening. | Eu termino o trabalho à noite. |
| all day | I work on this project all day. | Eu trabalho neste projeto o dia todo. |
| during lunch | I make calls during lunch. | Eu faço ligações durante o almoço. |
| every day | I answer emails every day. | Eu respondo aos e-mails todos os dias. |
| once a week | We have a team meeting once a week. | Temos uma reunião de equipe uma vez por semana. |
| before work | I exercise before work. | Eu me exercito antes do trabalho. |
| after work | I relax after work. | Eu descanso depois do trabalho. |
Which phrase means the time after midday but before evening?
in the afternoon
'In the afternoon' is the time period between noon and evening.
Phrases
These common phrases will help you talk naturally about your work routine in English.
| English Phrase | Example Sentence | Example Translation |
|---|---|---|
| clock in/out | I clock in at 9 and clock out at 5. | Eu registro a entrada às 9 e a saída às 17h. |
| get to work | I get to work by 8:30. | Eu chego ao trabalho às 8h30. |
| call it a day | Let’s call it a day at 6 PM. | Vamos encerrar o trabalho às 18h. |
| catch up on | I need to catch up on emails. | Preciso colocar os e-mails em dia. |
| stay late | Sometimes I stay late at the office. | Às vezes eu fico até tarde no escritório. |
| wrap up | I wrap up my work by 4 PM. | Eu finalizo meu trabalho às 16h. |
| keep track of | I keep track of my deadlines. | Eu acompanho meus prazos. |
| take a break | It’s time to take a break. | É hora de fazer uma pausa. |
| work overtime | I work overtime twice a week. | Eu faço hora extra duas vezes por semana. |
| pick up (tasks) | I pick up new tasks every morning. | Eu assumo novas tarefas toda manhã. |
This vocabulary will help you describe your daily work routine in English, from starting the day to finishing tasks.
Flashcards (1 of 40)
- Example Sentence: I start work at 9 AM.
- Example Translation: Eu começo a trabalhar às 9h.
- English Verb: start
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
