How to Say "toil" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “toil” is “sudor” — B1 level.
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nounB1formal
hard work/effort
Examples
Con mucho sudor y dedicación, lograron terminar el proyecto a tiempo.
With much toil and dedication, they managed to finish the project on time.
La construcción de ese edificio costó mucho sudor a los obreros.
The construction of that building cost the workers a lot of hard work.
Figurative Use
This meaning uses 'sudor' as a metaphor for intense effort, reflecting the physical exertion that causes sweating. It’s often used in conjunction with verbs like 'costar' (to cost) or 'conseguir' (to achieve).
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