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How to Say ‘I work in’ in Portuguese

Eu trabalho em

ehoo trah-BAH-lyoo aim

[ehoo trah-BAH-lyoo aim]

💬 Usage Tip: Eu is optional here because trabalho already shows I. Keeping eu adds a bit of emphasis, like as for me, I work in....

Phrase Breakdown

[ehoo]

The person who is speaking or writing.

Example

Eu estudo todas as noites.

I study every night.

trabalho

[trah-BAH-lyoo]

work

The action of doing one's job.

Example

Eu trabalho no setor de saúde.

I work in the health sector.

[aim]

Refers to the field or location of one's work.

Example

Eu trabalho em marketing digital.

I work in digital marketing.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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