Laboriosa (en. Laborious)

/la.βo.ɾi.ˈo.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That implies great effort or hard work.
The construction of the cathedral was a laborious project that took years.
La construcción de la catedral fue un proyecto laborioso que llevó años.
A person who works with dedication and effort.
She is a laborious person, always busy with her tasks.
Es una persona laboriosa, siempre está ocupada con sus tareas.
A task that demands a lot of dedication and time.
Studying the language is a laborious but rewarding process.
El estudio de la lengua es un proceso laborioso, pero gratificante.

Etymology

From Latin 'laboriosus', which means 'hard-working' or 'requiring work'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laborious work
Work that requires a lot of effort.
trabajo laborioso
laborious life
Life characterized by hard work.
vida laboriosa
laborious task
Task that takes a lot of time and effort.
tarea laboriosa

Related Words

labor
Physical or mental effort aimed at an end.
labor
work
Action of working or laboring.
trabajo
effort
Application of energy to accomplish something.
esfuerzo

Slang Meanings

A person who is always working.
That girl is really laborious; she never stops.
Esa chica es una laboriosa de verdad, nunca para.
A complicated task that takes time.
That's a laborious task; take your time.
Eso es un laborioso, tómate tu tiempo.