What does "destajo" mean in English?

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Spanish

destajo

English

piecework

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Examples of how to use "destajo" in Spanish

Spanish
Trabajaban a destajo en la fábrica.
English
They worked on piecework at the factory.
Spanish
Trabajo al destajo para ganar más dinero.
English
I work on piecework to earn more money.
Spanish
La costurera cobra al destajo cada semana.
English
The seamstress gets paid by the piece every week.
Spanish
¿Trabajas tú al destajo o por hora?
English
Do you work on piecework or by the hour?
Spanish
No aceptes trabajos que paguen al destajo.
English
Don't accept jobs that pay by the piece.

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Trabajaban a destajo en la fábrica.

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