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    Trabajo (en. Job)

    /traˈβaxo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Physical or mental effort to produce something.
    The work of this engineer is highly valued.
    El trabajo de este ingeniero es muy valorado.
    Occupation or employment that a person performs in exchange for a salary.
    She has a job in a marketing company.
    Ella tiene un trabajo en una empresa de marketing.
    Task or activity that needs to be carried out.
    Teamwork is essential for the success of the project.
    El trabajo en equipo es esencial para el éxito del proyecto.
    verb
    To make an effort, whether physical or mental.
    It is important to work with dedication.
    Es importante trabajar con dedicación.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'tripalium', which was an instrument of torture, used to refer to effort and work.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to work
    Expression used to refer to the action of going to perform work.
    al trabajo
    teamwork
    Collaboration between several people to achieve a common goal.
    trabajo en equipo
    hard work
    Significant effort required to complete a task.
    trabajo duro

    Related Words

    labor
    Physical or mental effort or work.
    labor
    employment
    State of having a paid job.
    empleo
    occupation
    Regular activity or work of a person.
    ocupación

    Slang Meanings

    Job (slang)
    I need to find a job before the month ends.
    Tengo que buscar chamba antes de que se acabe el mes.
    Gig (slang)
    Today I have a gig to finish.
    Hoy tengo un jale que terminar.
    Job (slang)
    The job I have is very complicated.
    El tajo que tengo es muy complicado.