Gaje (en. Perk)

/ˈxa.xe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Task or work that is regularly performed or is part of an obligation.
The gaje of his job includes attending to clients.
El gaje de su trabajo incluye atender a los clientes.
Obligation assumed by virtue of a position or function.
The gaje of the position involves supervising the team.
El gaje del puesto implica supervisar al equipo.
Additional work carried out in a job.
In addition to his tasks, he performs maintenance gajes.
Además de sus tareas, realiza gajes de mantenimiento.

Etymology

From Latin 'gagium', related to work obligations.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fulfill the gaje
To perform the obligations and tasks inherent to a position or situation.
cumplir con el gaje
occupational hazards
Difficulties or inconveniences that are an inevitable part of a job.
gajes del oficio

Related Words

gajecillo
Small task or additional work.
gajecillo
gajoso
Related to the gajes or tasks.
gajoso

Slang Meanings

Gaje as a synonym for something trivial or unimportant.
Don’t worry about that, it’s just a gaje.
No te preocupes por eso, es solo un gaje.
Gajes in the sense of complicated situations that arise at work.
The gajes of working life are inevitable.
Los gajes de la vida laboral son inevitables.