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    Menesteres (en. Chores)

    /menes'teɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Tasks or duties that are necessary to do.
    Household necessities include cleaning and organizing.
    Los menesteres del hogar incluyen la limpieza y la organización.
    Obligations or responsibilities of a person.
    Fulfilling the necessities of your job is fundamental to your success.
    Cumplir con los menesteres de su trabajo es fundamental para su éxito.
    Needs that require urgent attention.
    The everyday necessities can become overwhelming.
    Los menesteres del día a día pueden llegar a ser abrumadores.

    Etymology

    From Latin ministerium, which means 'office' or 'service'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fulfill the necessities
    To carry out necessary tasks or obligations.
    cumplir con los menesteres
    household necessities
    Tasks related to household maintenance.
    menesteres del hogar
    without necessities
    Without any obligation or urgent need.
    sin menesteres

    Related Words

    need
    Specific need that must be attended to.
    menester
    ministry
    Department or area of government that deals with a specific issue.
    ministerio
    needy
    That is in need or lacking.
    menesteroso

    Slang Meanings

    Daily tasks
    I don't have time to go out, I have too many necessities to attend to.
    No tengo tiempo para salir, tengo demasiados menesteres que atender.
    Things to do
    I’m going to stop procrastinating and do my necessities.
    Voy a dejar de procrastinar y hacer mis menesteres.