trabajadores
/trah-bah-hah-DOH-rehs/
workers
When used as a noun, 'trabajadores' refers to workers or employees.
trabajadores(noun)
workers
?as employees/laborers
,employees
?people on staff
laborers
?people doing manual work
📝 In Action
Los trabajadores de la fábrica están en huelga.
A2The factory workers are on strike.
Necesitamos más trabajadores para este proyecto.
A1We need more employees for this project.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural Noun
This form refers to multiple male workers, or a mixed group of male and female workers. If the group were all female, you would use 'trabajadoras'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up singular and plural
Mistake: "Muchos trabajador están aquí. (Incorrect agreement)"
Correction: Muchos trabajadores están aquí. (Remember to add the -es to the noun and use the plural verb form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Trabajadores'
Use this word generally for anyone who is paid for their labor, from construction workers to office staff.
When used as an adjective, 'trabajadores' means hardworking, describing someone who puts in great effort.
trabajadores(adjective)
hardworking
?describing effort
,industrious
?formal way of saying 'hardworking'
diligent
?focused on tasks
📝 In Action
Son estudiantes muy trabajadores y siempre entregan a tiempo.
A2They are very hardworking students and always hand things in on time.
Las hormigas son insectos extremadamente trabajadores.
B1Ants are extremely industrious insects.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'trabajadores' must match the number and gender of the noun it describes. Since it ends in '-es', it's describing a plural, masculine noun (or a mixed group).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural Ending
Mistake: "Ellos son trabajador. (Missing the agreement)"
Correction: Ellos son trabajadores. (The description must agree with the 'ellos'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Personality
Use this adjective with 'ser' (to be) to describe someone's permanent characteristic: 'Ellos son trabajadores' (They are hardworking people).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: trabajadores
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'trabajadores' as an ADJECTIVE?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'trabajadores' and 'empleados'?
'Trabajadores' is a broader term, focusing on the act of working (laborers, staff, etc.). 'Empleados' specifically means 'employees'—people formally hired by a company. They are often interchangeable, but 'trabajadores' can sound slightly more focused on the working class or manual labor context.
How do I make 'trabajadores' feminine?
To refer to a group of only female workers or women who are hardworking, you change the ending to '-as': 'trabajadoras'.