laborable

Definition & meaning

The adjective laborable describes something related to work or a day on which work is performed. It generally has two main meanings:

1. Working day: It refers to days of the week when businesses, offices, and institutions are typically open and functioning, excluding weekends or public holidays. For example, Monday through Friday are considered días laborables in many contexts.
2. Workable/Feasible: It describes a task, material, or plan that can be worked upon or carried out. It suggests that something is susceptible to being developed or processed.

Grammar & Word origin

• Grammar: It is an adjective that remains the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. Its plural form is laborables.
• Origin: The word is derived from the Latin laborabilis, which comes from the verb laborare (to work). It is composed of the root labor (work) and the suffix -able, which indicates capacity or possibility.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

• Habil ↗ (referring to business days).
• Ejecutable ↗ (referring to tasks).
• Trabajable ↗ (referring to material or plans).

Antonyms:

• Festivo ↗ (referring to holidays or non-working days).
• Inviable ↗ (referring to something that cannot be carried out).
• Inhabil ↗ (referring to a day in which no work or official business is done).