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    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.