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teletrabajo
/te.le.tɾaˈβa.xo/
remote work
El teletrabajo se ha vuelto muy común después de la pandemia.
Remote work has become very common after the pandemic.
Business
formal
The practice of working remotely, typically from home or another location outside the traditional office, using digital tools and communication technologies.
Muchas empresas han adoptado el teletrabajo para reducir costos.
Many companies have adopted remote work to reduce costs.
Often used in discussions about workplace flexibility and digital transformation.
Technology
technical
A work arrangement where employees use technology to perform job duties outside the office, often facilitated by internet-based platforms.
El teletrabajo requiere herramientas como videoconferencias y software de gestión de proyectos.
Remote work requires tools like video conferencing and project management software.
Common in IT and tech-driven industries.
Collocations
teletrabajo flexibleflexible remote workpolítica de teletrabajoremote work policyherramientas de teletrabajoremote work tools
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'teletrabajo' in formal contexts (e.g., business meetings, contracts). In casual conversation, 'trabajo remoto' is more common.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The noun 'teletrabajo' is masculine, so adjectives must agree (e.g., 'un teletrabajo eficiente').
Word Origin
From Greek 'tele-' (far) + Spanish 'trabajo' (work). Coined to describe work done at a distance using technology.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'teletrabajo' is the standard term, while 'trabajo remoto' is also widely used. The concept gained prominence with the rise of digital communication tools.
Word Breakdown
tele-
far, distant
prefix-trabajo
work
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