trabajo
/tɾaˈβaxo/noun★Beginner
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
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