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busy work in Spanish

busy work in Spanish is faena despropositada, tarea sin sentido, trabajo improductivo.

busy work in Spanish

faena despropositada
noun
(idiomatic, chiefly, US) Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
tarea sin sentido
noun
(idiomatic, chiefly, US) Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
trabajo improductivo
noun
(idiomatic, chiefly, US) Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
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What is "busy work" in Spanish?

"busy work" in Spanish is faena despropositada, tarea sin sentido, trabajo improductivo.

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Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "busy work": faena despropositada, tarea sin sentido, trabajo improductivo.

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