el sudor

The Spanish word "sudor" translates to "sweat" in English.

Meaning:

• Sudor refers to the moisture excreted through the pores of the skin, especially when a person is hot, nervous, or has been exerting themselves physically.
• It can also refer to the effort or hard work someone puts into a task, metaphorically speaking (e.g., "to earn something with sweat" means through hard work).

Parts:

• The word "sudor" is a noun.
• It is masculine: "el sudor".
• Originates from the Latin word sudor, which has the same meaning.

Synonyms:

• In literal sense (the liquid): transpiración, perspiración (less common, more technical)
• In figurative sense (effort or hard work): esfuerzo, trabajo duro, afán

Antonyms:

• For the physical meaning, there is no direct antonym since "sweat" just signifies a bodily action.
• For the figurative meaning of "effort," possible opposites could be pereza (laziness), descanso (rest), or inactividad (inactivity).

Summary:

• Sudor is mostly used to denote the sticky liquid that indicates exertion or heat.
• By extension, it symbolizes any sort of hard physical or mental effort put into accomplishing something.