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    Labrar (en. To till)

    /laˈβɾaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To dig or prepare the land for sowing.
    The farmer cultivates the field every spring.
    El agricultor labra el campo cada primavera.
    To build or form something from a material.
    The sculptor carves the stone with great patience.
    El escultor labra la piedra con mucha paciencia.
    To create or produce something with effort.
    She is shaping her future with dedication and effort.
    Ella labra su futuro con dedicación y esfuerzo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'laborare', which means to work.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carve out a path
    To prepare the conditions for something to happen.
    labrar el camino
    to shape one's destiny
    To actively work to achieve a desired future.
    labrar el destino

    Related Words

    cultivation
    The action of cultivating the land.
    labranza
    labor
    Work or physical or mental effort.
    labor
    farmer
    A person who cultivates the land.
    labrador

    Slang Meanings

    To be very busy on a project
    He is working hard on his new business day and night.
    Está labrando en su nuevo negocio día y noche.
    To work hard
    That girl spends the day working hard to get good grades.
    Esa chica se pasa el día labrando para sacar buenas notas.