trabajo

/tɾaˈβaxo/
nounBeginner
formalinformal

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?

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Can refer to the activity of working or a specific job position.

general

Effort or labor

El trabajo duro siempre da sus frutos.

Hard work always pays off.

Collocations

trabajo durohard worktrabajo de equipoteamworktrabajo remotoremote work

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Related Phrases

ponerse a trabajarphrase
to start working
trabajo en equipophrase
teamwork

💡Pro Tip

Gender Agreement

Remember that 'trabajo' is masculine, so adjectives must agree: 'trabajo difícil' (difficult work).

Gold Rule

Common Usage

'Trabajo' is one of the most common words in Spanish and is essential for discussing employment, effort, and daily activities.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'tripalium', a tool of torture, later associated with labor.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'trabajo' is a masculine noun and is often used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

trabajo
work
root
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