Trabajó (en. Job)

/tɾaˈβaxo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perform a physical or mental activity with a productive purpose.
He worked all week on the project.
Él trabajó toda la semana en el proyecto.
To execute a specific job or task.
She worked as a teacher for five years.
Ella trabajó como maestra durante cinco años.
To strive to achieve something.
She worked hard to achieve her goal.
Trabajó duro para conseguir su objetivo.

Etymology

From Latin 'tripalium', which meant 'instrument of torture', related to effort and work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is no easy job
Indicates that all work requires effort.
no hay trabajo fácil
teamwork
Collaboration among several people to achieve a goal.
trabajo en equipo
a job well done
When a task is completed with quality.
trabajo bien hecho

Related Words

work
Activity that involves a physical or intellectual effort.
trabajo
worker
Person who performs a labor activity.
trabajador
female worker
Person, generally female, who performs labor activity.
trabajadora

Slang Meanings

To be busy
Today I am very busy, I can't go out.
Hoy estoy muy trabalho, no puedo salir.
To give maximum effort
In the competition, all the athletes worked to the maximum.
En la competencia, todos los atletas trabajaron al máximo.