Brear (en. Tar)

/bɾe.aɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make a physical effort to move or carry something heavy.

I had to work hard to lift the fridge.

Tuve que brear para levantar la nevera.

To work hard on a project or task.

She worked hard for weeks to complete the report.

Ella breó durante semanas para completar el informe.

To exhaust one's strength on physical tasks.

After working hard in the field all day, I am exhausted.

Después de brear en el campo todo el día, estoy agotado.

From ancient Spanish 'brear', related to the action of loading or working hard.

to work until exhaustion

To work tirelessly until feeling exhausted.

brear hasta el cansancio

no one works as hard as he does

There is no one who works as hard as he does.

no hay quien brea como él

to work like a mule

To work in a very strenuous and constant manner.

brear como un burro

load

Action of putting weight on an object or person.

carga

work

Effort made to achieve an end.

trabajo

effort

Use of physical or mental strength to accomplish something.

esfuerzo

To put in a lot of effort at work.

Today I had to work hard like crazy in the office.

Hoy tuve que brear como loco en la oficina.

To do heavy work.

I'm going to work hard during the move this weekend.

Voy a brear en la mudanza el fin de semana.