El trabajador
Example: El trabajador llegó temprano a la fábrica hoy.
Definition
"El trabajador" refers to a worker or employee who performs tasks or labor, typically in a job or factory setting. It emphasizes the person actively engaged in work, often highlighting their role or contribution to production or services.
Etymology
The term "el trabajador" comes from the Spanish verb 'trabajar,' meaning 'to work,' combined with the masculine noun article 'el.' It literally means 'the one who works.' The root 'trabajar' traces back to Latin 'tripaliare,' meaning 'to torture,' originally referring to a device called 'tripalium.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'work' or 'labor.' Did you know? The original meaning was quite harsh, but nowadays it simply denotes someone working diligently.
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"El trabajador" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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