Trabaja (en. Work)

/traˈβaxa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To execute tasks or actions in order to achieve a goal.
He works in an office.
Él trabaja en una oficina.
To dedicate effort and time to a paid activity.
She works for an international company.
Ella trabaja para una empresa internacional.
To make an effort to achieve a result.
Students work hard for their exams.
Los estudiantes trabajan duro para sus exámenes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'laborare', which means 'to work'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

work as a team
Collaborates with others to achieve a common goal.
trabaja en equipo
work hard
Put a lot of effort into your activities.
trabaja duro
does not work for pleasure
Carries out their activity only out of obligation or necessity.
no trabaja por gusto

Related Words

work
Activity for which one receives payment.
trabajo
worker
A person who performs a job.
trabajador
employment
A job or position that someone holds.
empleo

Slang Meanings

To work (slang)
He works in a clothing store.
Él curra en una tienda de ropa.
To hustle (slang)
She hustles at a software company.
Ella jala en una empresa de software.