Obrero (en. Worker)

oˈbɾeɾo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works, often physically.
The worker worked all day at the construction site.
Ang obrero ay nagtrabaho buong araw sa konstruksyon.
An individual member of a labor union.
The worker participated in the union meeting for better working conditions.
Ang obrero ay lumahok sa pulong ng kanilang unyon para sa mas magandang kondisyon sa trabaho.
A person working in a specific industry or field.
Many workers in the mining industry face danger.
Maraming obrero sa industriya ng pagmimina ang nakakaranas ng panganib.

Etymology

Spanish word

Common Phrases and Expressions

united workers
workers who cooperate together.
sama-samang obrero
protesting workers
workers who organized protests for their rights.
obrerong nagprotesta

Related Words

worker
A person who works or does not receive adequate pay.
manggagawa
workplace
The location where the worker works.
pinagtatrabahuhan

Slang Meanings

Filipino worker (PINOY) who usually has a low wage.
Mang Juan is so hardworking, he's like a laborer who never gives up no matter how tough it gets.
Sobrang sipag ni Mang Juan, para siyang obrero na hindi sumusuko kahit gaano kahirap.
A person working in manufacturing or construction.
Those laborers on the road are heroes in our town.
Yung mga obrero sa kalsada, mga bayani sila sa ating bayan.
Often faces the hardships of work but is strong in the fight.
Even if you're just a laborer, you can achieve your dream as long as you work hard.
Kahit na obrero lang, maaaring maabot ang pangarap basta't pagsisikapan.