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How to Say "labors" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlaborsis trabajosB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1formal
intense physical work (often biblical/mythological)
A person gritting their teeth and sweating profusely while putting maximum effort into pushing a large, heavy boulder up a slope.

Examples

La construcción de las pirámides requirió grandes trabajos.

The construction of the pyramids required great labors/efforts.

Sus trabajos para lograr la paz fueron reconocidos.

His efforts to achieve peace were recognized.

Formal and Figurative

This meaning is often used figuratively to describe intense mental or physical exertion, not just paid employment.

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