"A empregada" refers to a female domestic worker or maid who is employed to clean and maintain a household or hotel. In the context of hospitality, "a empregada" is responsible for tasks such as cleaning rooms, making beds, and ensuring the environment is tidy and comfortable for guests.
Translations
the maid
la empleada
de dienstbode
la criada
la bonne
die Dienstmagd
la domestica
Etymology
The term "a empregada" comes from the Portuguese verb 'empregar,' meaning 'to employ.' It literally means 'the employed woman.' The word reflects the social role of a female worker hired to provide services, especially in domestic or hospitality settings. Did you know? The masculine form is 'o empregado,' and these terms have been used since at least the 19th century in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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the maid