Trabajando (en. Working)

/tɾaβaˈxando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of doing a job or labor.
He is working on a new project.
Está trabajando en un nuevo proyecto.
Holding a position in a company or institution.
Laura is working in a restaurant.
Laura está trabajando en un restaurante.
Dedicating time and effort to a task.
I have been working on this report for hours.
Llevo horas trabajando en este informe.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'trabajar', which comes from the Latin 'tripaliare', meaning to torture or work hard.

Common Phrases and Expressions

working hard
making great efforts at work.
trabajando duro
working as a team
collaborating with others to achieve a common goal.
trabajando en equipo
working overtime
doing additional work outside of normal hours.
trabajando horas extras

Related Words

employment
Job or position in an organization.
empleo
work
Paid activity that requires physical or mental effort.
trabajo
worker
Person who performs a job.
trabajador

Slang Meanings

Working
I am working in the office late.
Estoy chambeando en la oficina hasta tarde.
Pulling
Today I am pulling on an important project.
Hoy estoy jalando en un proyecto importante.