How to Say "hard work" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “hard work” is “dedicación” — use 'dedicación' when referring to the personal effort, commitment, and diligence someone puts into their work or a task.
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dedicación
nounB1informal
Use 'dedicación' when referring to the personal effort, commitment, and diligence someone puts into their work or a task.
Examples
Ella trabaja con mucha dedicación.
She works with a lot of dedication.
camello
kah-MEH-yohkaˈmeʝo
nounC1informal
Use 'camello' specifically to describe a difficult, tiring, or arduous task or job, often implying it's a burden.
Examples
Estoy buscando un camello para las vacaciones.
I'm looking for a job for the holidays.
¡Qué camello fue subir todas esas cajas!
What hard work it was moving all those boxes!
Effort vs. Task Difficulty
Learners often confuse 'dedicación' and 'camello' by using 'camello' to describe personal effort. Remember, 'dedicación' is about your commitment, while 'camello' refers to the demanding nature of the task itself.
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