How to Say "working day" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “working day” is “jornada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi jornada laboral termina a las seis de la tarde.
My working day ends at six in the evening.
La empresa ofrece una jornada intensiva durante el verano.
The company offers a condensed workday during the summer.
Muchos padres piden una reducción de jornada para cuidar a sus hijos.
Many parents ask for a reduction in working hours to take care of their children.
Día vs. Jornada
While 'día' is the 24-hour period, 'jornada' refers specifically to the time spent on an activity, like work or a trip.
Gender and Articles
This is a feminine noun. Even though it ends in 'a', it stays feminine in plural form: 'las jornadas'.
Using 'día' for 'shift'
Mistake: “Tengo un día de ocho horas.”
Correction: Tengo una jornada de ocho horas. Use 'jornada' when talking about the duration of work or effort.
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