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labor
/laˈβoɾ/
work, effort
El trabajo es una parte importante de la vida.
Work is an important part of life.
general
Work, especially physical or manual work.
El obrero realiza trabajos pesados en la construcción.
The worker performs heavy labor in construction.
In Spanish, 'labor' can refer to both physical and intellectual work, but it often emphasizes effort or difficulty.
Medicine
Medical
The process of childbirth.
El parto fue un proceso de labor largo y doloroso.
The delivery was a long and painful labor process.
In medical contexts, 'labor' specifically refers to the process of childbirth.
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Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
In Spanish, 'labor' can mean both 'work' and 'childbirth', so pay attention to the context to avoid confusion.
Gold Rule
Medical vs. General Use
When 'labor' refers to childbirth, it is always used in a medical or formal context.
Word Origin
From Latin 'labor', meaning 'work' or 'toil'.
Usage Notes
'Labor' in Spanish can be used interchangeably with 'trabajo' in many contexts, but it often carries a stronger connotation of effort or difficulty.
Word Breakdown
lab
work
root-or
suffix indicating action or process
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés