Obreros (en. Workers)

/oˈβɾeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who perform manual or industrial work.
Construction workers are essential for building buildings.
Los obreros de la construcción son esenciales para edificar edificios.
Workers who belong to the working class.
Workers demand better working conditions.
Los obreros exigen mejores condiciones laborales.
Members of a union who represent the workers.
Workers organized a protest to increase their salaries.
Los obreros organizaron una protesta para aumentar sus salarios.

Etymology

From the Latin 'operarius', which means 'worker'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Workers of the world, unite!
Expression that calls for the unity of workers to fight for their rights.
los obreros del mundo, uníos
working class
The social group composed of workers who do not own means of production.
clase obrera

Related Words

work
Action of working or employment.
trabajo
union
Organization that represents workers.
sindicato
skilled worker
Worker who has specific skills or knowledge in their trade.
obrero especializado

Slang Meanings

Worker
The worker always arrives on time for work.
El currante siempre llega puntual a su trabajo.
Labor
We need more labor to finish the project on time.
Necesitamos más manos de obra para terminar el proyecto a tiempo.