trabajo
/tɾaˈβaxo/The activity of working, especially for pay.
Trabajo en una oficina.
I work in an office.
In Spanish, 'trabajo' can refer to both the act of working and the place of employment.
A job or occupation.
Busco un trabajo mejor pagado.
I'm looking for a better-paying job.
Effort or labor expended on a task.
El trabajo de equipo es esencial.
Teamwork is essential.
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💡Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Trabajo' is a masculine noun, so adjectives describing it must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'trabajo difícil' but 'trabajos difíciles').
⚡Gold Rule
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 'trabajo' (work) with 'trabajar' (to work), which is the verb form.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'tripalium', a three-staked instrument of torture, later associated with labor and work.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'trabajo' can be both singular and plural depending on context. For example, 'trabajos' can refer to multiple jobs or tasks.