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    Jornal (en. Newspaper)

    /xoɾˈnal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Daily remuneration received for work.
    The daily wage a farmer receives can vary depending on the season.
    El jornal que recibe un campesino puede variar según la temporada.
    The last part of the earnings that corresponds to a worker for the day.
    The daily wage in construction is lower in winter.
    El jornal en la construcción es más bajo en invierno.
    Day of work or task.
    Today's daily wage was very tiring; we worked from dawn.
    El jornal de hoy fue muy cansado, trabajamos desde el amanecer.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'diurnalis', meaning 'daily'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work for a daily wage
    To perform work that is paid daily.
    trabajar por jornal
    day laborer
    A person who works for a daily wage, generally in the fields.
    jornalero
    to earn the daily wage
    To receive daily payment for work done.
    ganar el jornal

    Related Words

    day laborer
    A worker who receives his salary daily.
    jornalero
    workday
    Period of work that is performed in a day.
    jornada

    Slang Meanings

    Job
    Today I have a job, so I will earn the daily wage.
    Hoy tengo una chamba, así que ganaré el jornal.
    Cash
    That cash you earned today is your daily wage.
    Esa pasta que ganaste hoy es tu jornal.