trabajos
“trabajos” means “jobs” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
jobs, works
Also: professions
📝 In Action
Ella tuvo dos trabajos a la vez para pagar la universidad.
A1She had two jobs at once to pay for university.
Los trabajos creativos son difíciles de encontrar.
A2Creative jobs are hard to find.
tasks, projects
Also: homework assignments
📝 In Action
Los estudiantes deben entregar todos sus trabajos antes del viernes.
A2The students must hand in all their assignments before Friday.
Tenemos muchos trabajos de jardinería por hacer este fin de semana.
B1We have many gardening tasks to do this weekend.
efforts, hardships
Also: labors
📝 In Action
La construcción de las pirámides requirió grandes trabajos.
B2The construction of the pyramids required great labors/efforts.
Sus trabajos para lograr la paz fueron reconocidos.
B1His efforts to achieve peace were recognized.
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Words that translate to "trabajos" in Spanish:
efforts→hardships→homework assignments→jobs→labors→professions→projects→tasks→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: trabajos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'trabajos' to mean specific assignments or projects?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Late Latin word *tripalium*, which was an instrument made of three stakes used to restrain animals or sometimes as a form of torture. This origin shows that the concept of 'work' has long been associated with hardship and effort.
First recorded: 12th century (as 'trabajo')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'trabajos' ever a verb?
Yes, 'trabajos' is technically a conjugated verb form, specifically the 'tú' negative command form of 'trabajar' (to work), as in 'No trabajes' (Don't work). However, the word 'trabajos' itself is overwhelmingly used as the plural noun meaning 'jobs' or 'tasks'.
How do I say 'I have a lot of work' without using 'trabajos'?
Use the singular noun 'trabajo': 'Tengo mucho trabajo.' 'Trabajos' is only for counting discrete jobs, tasks, or pieces of effort.