Obrando (en. Working)
o-bran-do
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform actions or work with a purpose.
She is acting to help those in need.
Ella está obrando para ayudar a los necesitados.
To do something in a specific context or according to a plan.
The team has been working on the project for months.
El equipo está obrando en el proyecto desde hace meses.
To act with a particular goal in mind.
Acting cautiously, they resolved the problem without causing further conflicts.
Obrando con cautela, resolvieron el problema sin causar más conflictos.
Etymology
From the verb 'obrar', originating from the Latin 'operari'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to act in accordance
To act in accordance with a principle or norm.
obrar de acuerdo
to act on behalf of someone
To perform actions for the benefit of another person.
obrar por alguien
to act accordingly
To act considering the effects of something.
obrar en consecuencia
Related Words
work
Work, project or action carried out.
obra
worker
A person who works manually.
obrero
to act
To perform actions, in general.
obrar
Slang Meanings
To act thoughtlessly.
You shouldn't be acting like that, without thinking about the consequences.
No deberías estar obrando así, sin pensar en las consecuencias.
To be in motion or to do something quickly.
Today everyone is on the move, it seems there is a rush.
Hoy todo el mundo está obrando, parece que hay prisa.