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teletrabajar
/te.le.tɾa.βaˈxaɾ/
to work remotely
Muchos empleados prefieren teletrabajar para ahorrar tiempo en el transporte.
Many employees prefer to work remotely to save time on commuting.
formalinformal
To work from a location outside the traditional office, typically using digital tools and internet connectivity.
La empresa implementó políticas de teletrabajo para mejorar la productividad.
The company implemented remote work policies to improve productivity.
El teletrabajo se ha vuelto más común después de la pandemia.
Remote work has become more common after the pandemic.
The term is widely used in professional and everyday contexts, especially in discussions about flexible work arrangements.
Collocations
teletrabajar desde casato work from homepolíticas de teletrabajoremote work policiesherramientas de teletrabajoremote work tools
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Common Collocations
Use 'teletrabajar' with prepositions like 'desde' (from) or 'con' (with) to specify location or tools, e.g., 'teletrabajar desde casa' or 'teletrabajar con una computadora portátil'.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'teletrabajar' is preferred, while in informal settings, 'trabajar desde casa' may be more common.
Word Origin
Derived from the prefix 'tele-' (meaning 'distant' or 'remote') and 'trabajar' (to work). The term reflects the shift to remote work facilitated by technology.
Usage Notes
While 'teletrabajar' is commonly used in Spanish, some speakers may use 'trabajar a distancia' or 'trabajar desde casa' interchangeably. The term is neutral and can refer to both full-time and hybrid remote work arrangements.
Word Breakdown
tele-
distant, remote
prefixtrabajar
to work
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