trabajamos
“trabajamos” means “we work” in Spanish (Present action or habit).
we work, we worked
Also: we are working
📝 In Action
Nosotros trabajamos juntos en la oficina principal.
A1We work together in the main office.
Ayer trabajamos hasta muy tarde para terminar el proyecto.
A2Yesterday we worked until very late to finish the project.
Si trabajamos con cuidado, no cometeremos errores.
B1If we work carefully, we won't make mistakes.
Cuando vivíamos allí, trabajamos en esa fábrica.
B1When we lived there, we worked in that factory.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: trabajamos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'trabajamos' to mean 'we worked' (past tense)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Late Latin word *tripaliāre*, which originally meant 'to torture' or 'to inflict suffering' using an instrument called the *tripalium* (a three-staked device). Over time, this evolved to mean 'to make an effort' and eventually 'to work,' reflecting the historical difficulty and pain associated with labor.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (in Old Spanish as 'treballar').
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'trabajamos' always about having a job?
No. While it most often means having a job, it can also mean 'to function' (El motor trabaja bien—The engine works well) or simply 'to make an effort' (Trabajamos en mejorar—We are working on improving).
How do I know if 'trabajamos' is present or past tense?
You rely on the context! Look for time words like 'ayer' (yesterday) for the past, or 'siempre' (always) or 'todos los días' (every day) for the present. If the context is missing, Spanish speakers often add a time word to clarify.