Ubra (en. Work)

/ˈubra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity or process of making anything.
His work requires intense dedication.
Ang kanyang ubra ay nangangailangan ng matinding dedikasyon.
The result of a task or project.
His work was featured in the art exhibition.
Ang kanyang ubra ay ipinakita sa sining na eksibisyon.
verb
The action of doing or creating.
We must work hard to achieve success.
Dapat tayong umubra ng mabuti upang makamit ang tagumpay.

Etymology

The word 'ubra' originated from the Spanish word 'obra' which means 'work' or 'labor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

work that was truly hard-earned
A task that was truly worked hard on.
ubrang pinagpaguran
good at work
Skilled at what one does.
magaling sa ubra

Related Words

worker
A person who works, usually in manual or machinery tasks.
obrero
creation
The process of making something from nothing.
paglikha

Slang Meanings

work
The salary is high for this job.
Malaki ang sweldo sa ubras na ito.
moves or actions
Your moves in the dance are great!
Ang ganda ng ubra mo sa sayaw!
performance
This band's performance at the concert was awesome!
Panalo ang ubra ng bandang 'to sa concert!