la labor
work · labor
Actividad que una persona realiza para producir algo o cumplir una tarea, normalmente con esfuerzo.
The Spanish word "labor" has several related meanings primarily linked to work or effort.
Meaning:
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Work / Task:
"Labor" refers to any kind of work, task, or effort, especially physical or manual work. It can be used in professional, academic, or everyday contexts to denote an activity that requires exertion of energy.- Example: La labor de los agricultores es fundamental para el país. (The work of farmers is essential for the country.)
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Labor (during childbirth):
Another common meaning of "labor" relates to the process of childbirth, referring to the series of contractions and events leading to delivery.- Example: Ella está en labor de parto. (She is in labor.)
Word Parts:
- Labor (noun) comes from Latin labor, which also means work or toil.
Synonyms:
- Work: trabajo, tarea, faena
- Effort: esfuerzo, diligencia
- For childbirth: sometimes parto or trabajos de parto can be related.
Antonyms:
- Rest: descanso, recreo
- Leisure: ocio
In summary, the Spanish "labor" generally means work or effort but can also specifically refer to the process of childbirth, depending on context.
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Examples
La labor del profesor exigía mucha paciencia.noun
The work of the teacher required a lot of patience.
La labor de los voluntarios ayudó a mejorar la comunidad.noun
The labor of the volunteers helped improve the community.
Las labores en la granja resultaron más duras de lo esperado.noun
The labors on the farm turned out to be harder than expected.
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