Trabajar
Example: Ella trabaja en una tienda cerca de su casa.
Definition
"Trabajar" means to perform work or labor, usually involving physical or mental effort, in order to achieve a goal or earn a living. For example, "Ella trabaja en una tienda cerca de su casa" means she works at a store near her house.
Etymology
The word "trabajar" comes from the Latin verb "tripaliare," which originally meant to torture using a 'tripalium,' a three-pronged instrument. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to labor or work, reflecting the idea that work can sometimes feel like a form of hardship.
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"Trabajar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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