labor

/laˈβoɾ/
nounIntermediate
general

Work, especially physical or manual work.

El obrero realiza trabajos pesados en la construcción.

The worker performs heavy labor in construction.

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In Spanish, 'labor' can refer to both physical and intellectual work, but it often emphasizes effort or difficulty.

🏥Medicine
Medical

The process of childbirth.

El parto fue un proceso de labor largo y doloroso.

The delivery was a long and painful labor process.

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In medical contexts, 'labor' specifically refers to the process of childbirth.

Collocations

trabajo durohard workfuerza de trabajoworkforcedía de trabajoworkday

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Related Phrases

dar a luzphrase
to give birth
ponerse a trabajarphrase
to start working

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

In Spanish, 'labor' can mean both 'work' and 'childbirth', so pay attention to the context to avoid confusion.

Gold Rule

Medical vs. General Use

When 'labor' refers to childbirth, it is always used in a medical or formal context.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'labor', meaning 'work' or 'toil'.

📝Usage Notes

'Labor' in Spanish can be used interchangeably with 'trabajo' in many contexts, but it often carries a stronger connotation of effort or difficulty.

Word Breakdown

lab
work
root
+
-or
suffix indicating action or process
suffix
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