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moonlighting

/ˈmuːnˌlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmuːnˌlaɪɾɪŋ/

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verb

Trabajar en un segundo empleo, pluriempleo

To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

Examples :

"Even though Maria works full-time as a teacher, she's been moonlighting as a freelance writer to earn extra money. "

Aunque María trabaja a tiempo completo como profesora, ha estado trabajando en un segundo empleo como escritora independiente para ganar dinero extra.

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verb

Tener un segundo trabajo

(by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.

Examples :

"Even though she's a full-time teacher, she's also been moonlighting as a freelance graphic designer to earn extra money. "

Aunque es profesora a tiempo completo, también ha estado teniendo un segundo trabajo como diseñadora gráfica independiente para ganar dinero extra.

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verb

Desempeñar una función secundaria

(by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.

Examples :

"The enzyme, primarily known for breaking down sugars, is now found to be moonlighting as a regulator of cell growth. "

Se ha descubierto que la enzima, conocida principalmente por descomponer azúcares, ahora desempeña una función secundaria como regulador del crecimiento celular.

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verb

Trabajar en negro, pluriempleo

To carry out undeclared work.

Examples :

"Even though he had a full-time job, he was moonlighting as a pizza delivery driver to earn extra money. "

Aunque tenía un trabajo a tiempo completo, estaba trabajando en negro como repartidor de pizzas para ganar dinero extra.

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noun

Pluriempleo, trabajo extra

A period of working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.

Examples :

"John's moonlighting as a pizza delivery driver helps him pay for his college tuition. "

El pluriempleo de John como repartidor de pizzas le ayuda a pagar la matrícula universitaria.

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