Trabajador (en. Worker)

/tɾaβaħaˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who performs a work activity.
The construction worker arrived early at the site.
El trabajador de la construcción llegó temprano al sitio.
A person committed to their work and who strives to fulfill their tasks.
He is an exemplary worker, always willing to help.
Es un trabajador ejemplar, siempre dispuesto a ayudar.
Member of a social class that depends on the sale of their labor.
Workers' rights must be respected.
Los derechos de los trabajadores deben ser respetados.

Etymology

From the verb 'trabajar', which comes from the Latin 'tripaliare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tireless worker
A person who works tirelessly.
trabajador incansable
man/woman of work
A person who is very dedicated to their work.
hombre/mujer de trabajo
self-employed worker
A person who works independently.
trabajador por cuenta propia

Related Words

work
Productive activity carried out by a person.
trabajo
effort
Action of applying effort to achieve something.
esfuerzo
employment
Work that a person does in exchange for compensation.
empleo

Slang Meanings

hard worker
That hard worker never stops.
Ese currante no se detiene nunca.
work beast
She is a work beast, always producing more than the others.
Es una fiera del trabajo, siempre produce más que los demás.