Labores (en. Chores)
/laˈβoɾes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Jobs or tasks carried out in a particular context.
Household tasks are essential for maintaining good coexistence.
Las labores del hogar son esenciales para mantener una buena convivencia.
Effort made to achieve a goal.
Academic tasks require dedication and time.
Las labores académicas requieren dedicación y tiempo.
Manual or artisanal activities.
She dedicates herself to sewing tasks as a trade.
Ella se dedica a las labores de costura como un oficio.
Etymology
From Latin 'laboris', which means work or effort.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to carry out tasks
To execute specific jobs or tasks.
realizar labores
labors of love
Tasks that are carried out with a lot of love and dedication.
labores de amor
daily tasks
Routine tasks that are performed every day.
labores del día a día
Related Words
work
Work or effort dedicated to an activity.
labor
labor
Related to work or the labor field.
laboral
industriousness
Quality of being industrious or hardworking.
laboriosidad
Slang Meanings
Job
I have to finish this week's job before Friday.
Tengo que terminar la chamba de la semana antes del viernes.
Mess
That project was a mess of tasks.
Ese proyecto fue un churro de labores.