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Work, job, or employment
Tengo mucho trabajo que hacer hoy.
I have a lot of work to do today.
¿Qué tipo de trabajo te gusta?
What kind of work do you like?
Can refer to the activity of working or a specific job position.
Effort or labor
El trabajo duro siempre da sus frutos.
Hard work always pays off.
Remember that 'trabajo' is masculine, so adjectives must agree: 'trabajo difícil' (difficult work).
'Trabajo' is one of the most common words in Spanish and is essential for discussing employment, effort, and daily activities.
From Latin 'tripalium', a tool of torture, later associated with labor.
In Spanish, 'trabajo' is a masculine noun and is often used in both formal and informal contexts.