Faenas (en. Tasks)

/faˈe.nas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of jobs or tasks that are carried out.

The work in the fields is very arduous during the harvest.

Las faenas del campo son muy arduas durante la cosecha.

A series of tasks related to a specific activity.

Construction tasks range from foundation work to finishing.

Las faenas de la construcción incluyen desde la cimentación hasta el acabado.

Tasks that require effort or dedication.

Household tasks never seem to end.

Las faenas del hogar nunca parecen terminar.

From the Latin 'faena', which means 'work' or 'task'.

to do tasks

To carry out work or tasks, especially in an agricultural context.

hacer faenas

daily tasks

The daily chores that need to be completed.

faenas diarias

labor

Work that involves physical or mental effort.

labor

task

Specific activity or work that needs to be done.

tarea

Heavy work

That project was a heavy job; it took us weeks to finish it.

Ese proyecto fue una faena pesada, tardamos semanas en terminarlo.

Hard job

This week's tasks seem to be hard jobs; there is no rest.

Las faenas de esta semana parecen ser faenas de a perro, no hay descanso.