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    Jornaleros (en. Day laborers)

    /xor.naˈle.ros/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Workers who perform day labor, especially in the fields.
    The day laborers work in the fruit harvest.
    Los jornaleros trabajan en la cosecha de las frutas.
    People who work daily for a wage, usually in manual jobs.
    The day laborers are essential in the agricultural industry.
    Los jornaleros son fundamentales en la industria agrícola.
    Employees who receive daily payment for their work, without a fixed contract.
    Many day laborers look for work every day in the square.
    Muchos jornaleros buscan trabajo todos los días en la plaza.

    Etymology

    From the term 'jornal', which refers to the payment made for a day's work.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    field laborers
    temporary agricultural workers.
    jornaleros del campo
    urban day laborers
    temporary workers in the city, often in construction.
    jornaleros urbanos

    Related Words

    jornal
    daily payment received for work done.
    jornal
    laborer
    worker who performs manual or simple tasks.
    peón
    worker
    person who does a job in exchange for remuneration.
    trabajador

    Slang Meanings

    hard-working people
    The day laborers are known as hard-working people in the community.
    Los jornaleros son conocidos como la gente de trabajo duro en la comunidad.
    search for work
    In this neighborhood, the day laborers are always in search of work.
    En este barrio, los jornaleros siempre están en la búsqueda de faena.