Obra (en. Construction site)

/'o.βɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Artistic, literary, or any type of creation.
García Márquez's work is known worldwide.
La obra de García Márquez es conocida mundialmente.
Work completed or in the process of being completed.
The work on the bridge is almost finished.
La obra del puente está casi terminada.
Set of actions or activities carried out with a purpose.
The charity work raised funds for those in need.
La obra de caridad recaudó fondos para los necesitados.
verb
To act or do something that produces a result.
She acts in accordance with her principles.
Ella obra de acuerdo a sus principios.

Etymology

From Latin 'opera', meaning 'work' or 'effort'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

work of art
Artistic work that is considered to have great value.
obra de arte
construction work
Construction that is in the process of being completed.
obra en construcción
literary work
Written creation in the form of a book or text.
obra literaria

Related Words

author
Person who creates or produces a work.
autor
artist
Person who acts in some form of art.
artista

Slang Meanings

It refers to a work or project that is remarkable.
That new song is a masterpiece.
Esa nueva canción es una obra maestra.
In some contexts, it may refer to the act of helping or doing something for another.
That guy always does works for the community.
Ese tipo siempre hace obras por la comunidad.