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    Jornalero (en. Laborer)

    /xoɾ.naˈle.ɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Person who works for a daily wage, especially in the field.
    The day laborer harvested corn throughout the season.
    El jornalero cosechó maíz durante toda la temporada.
    Temporary worker who does manual labor.
    The day laborers were hired for the construction of the new road.
    Los jornalero fueron contratados para la construcción de la nueva carretera.
    Worker who is dedicated to agricultural tasks.
    The day laborers rise at dawn to work in the fields.
    Los jornaleros se levantan al amanecer para trabajar en los campos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'jornalis', which refers to what is related to the day.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temporary day laborer
    Worker who is hired for a short period of time.
    jornalero temporal
    agricultural day laborer
    Worker who is particularly dedicated to fieldwork.
    jornalero agrícola
    work for a daily wage
    Work that is paid by the day.
    trabajo por jornal

    Related Words

    daily wage
    Daily payment for the work done.
    jornal
    workday
    Time of work done in a day.
    jornada
    laborer
    Unskilled worker in manual tasks.
    peon

    Slang Meanings

    Informally hired worker.
    Today I have to find a 'day laborer' to help me with the garden.
    Hoy tengo que buscar un 'jornalero' para que me ayude con el jardín.
    Person who works hard in difficult conditions.
    That 'day laborer' works very hard despite the heat.
    Ese 'jornalero' se esfuerza mucho a pesar del calor.