jornada
“jornada” means “working day” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
working day
Also: shift, workday
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Mi jornada laboral termina a las seis de la tarde.
A2My working day ends at six in the evening.
La empresa ofrece una jornada intensiva durante el verano.
B1The company offers a condensed workday during the summer.
Muchos padres piden una reducción de jornada para cuidar a sus hijos.
B2Many parents ask for a reduction in working hours to take care of their children.
match day
Also: leg / stage, symposium / seminar
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El Real Madrid ganó en la última jornada de liga.
B1Real Madrid won in the last match day of the league.
La primera jornada del Camino de Santiago fue muy dura.
B1The first leg of the Camino de Santiago was very hard.
Asistí a unas jornadas sobre medicina preventiva.
C1I attended a seminar on preventive medicine.
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From the Old Spanish word 'jornal,' which comes from the Latin 'diurnata' (a day's work or a day's time), derived from 'dies' (day).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'día' and 'jornada'?
'Día' is the generic word for the 24-hour cycle. 'Jornada' specifically focuses on the time spent doing an activity, like work, traveling a distance, or a scheduled event.
What does 'jornada intensiva' mean?
It's a work schedule where you work all your hours in one go (usually 7am to 3pm) without a long lunch break, very common in Spanish summers.
Is 'jornada' used for a vacation trip?
Yes, but usually to describe one specific day or part of that trip, like 'the day's trek' or 'the first leg of the drive'.