Trabajadores (en. Workers)
/tɾaβaxaˈðoɾes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
People who engage in some work or professional activity.
Health sector workers have been very busy.
Los trabajadores del sector salud han estado muy ocupados.
Group of people employed in a company or organization.
Factory workers decided to go on strike.
Los trabajadores de la fábrica decidieron hacer una huelga.
Individuals who contribute to the development of an economy through their work.
Workers are fundamental to economic growth.
Los trabajadores son fundamentales para el crecimiento económico.
Etymology
From the verb 'to work', which comes from the Latin 'tripaliare', meaning 'to torture' or 'to work hard'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
essential workers
Workers who are considered essential for the functioning of critical services.
trabajadores esenciales
self-employed workers
People who work independently, without a direct employer.
trabajadores por cuenta propia
workers of the world unite
Phrase associated with labor movements that seek solidarity among all workers.
los trabajadores del mundo unirnos
Related Words
work
Action of working or an activity carried out to obtain a benefit.
trabajo
employment
Situation in which a person performs a job in exchange for a salary.
empleo
union
Organization that groups workers to defend their interests.
sindicato
Slang Meanings
Hard worker
My brother is a hard worker who gets up at five every day.
Mi hermano es un currante que se levanta a las cinco todos los días.
Job
I am looking for a job because I lost my work.
Estoy buscando chamba porque me quedé sin trabajo.