What is the Spanish word for "work"?

Learn how to say "work" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

work

Spanish

trabajo

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Alternative translations of "work"

obra
funcionar
labor
función

Examples of how to use "work" in Spanish

English
Finishing this work will take hours.
Spanish
Terminar este trabajo llevará horas.
English
I start work at nine every morning.
Spanish
Empiezo a trabajar a las nueve cada mañana.
English
Her work inspires many young artists.
Spanish
Su trabajo inspira a muchos artistas jóvenes.
English
He left work early to see family.
Spanish
Salió temprano del trabajo para ver a su familia.
English
This work requires patience and focus.
Spanish
Este trabajo requiere paciencia y concentración.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "work" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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