noun🔗ShareTrabajo, esfuerzoEffort expended on a particular task; toil, work."The construction of the new school required a lot of labour from the workers. "La construcción de la nueva escuela requirió mucho trabajo de los trabajadores.workjobeconomybusinessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrabajo, esfuerzoThat which requires hard work for its accomplishment; that which demands effort."The construction of the new bridge was a monumental labour, requiring years of dedicated work and intense effort. "La construcción del nuevo puente fue un trabajo monumental, que requirió años de trabajo dedicado y un esfuerzo intenso.workjobeconomyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrabajadores, clase obrera, mano de obraWorkers in general; the working class, the workforce; sometimes specifically the labour movement, organised labour."The factory owners negotiated with labour representatives to improve working conditions. "Los dueños de la fábrica negociaron con los representantes de la clase obrera para mejorar las condiciones laborales.workindustrybusinesseconomysocietypoliticsjoborganizationgovernmenthumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePartido LaboristaA political party or force aiming or claiming to represent the interests of labour."The Labour party promised to raise the minimum wage to help working families. "El Partido Laborista prometió aumentar el salario mínimo para ayudar a las familias trabajadoras.politicsgovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePartoThe act of a mother giving birth."The expecting parents rushed to the hospital when the mother went into labour. "Los futuros padres corrieron al hospital cuando la madre entró en trabajo de parto.medicinephysiologybodyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePartoThe time period during which a mother gives birth."The expectant mother went to the hospital when her labour began. "La futura madre fue al hospital cuando comenzó el parto.medicinephysiologybodyfamilyhumansexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBalanceo, cabeceoThe pitching or tossing of a vessel which results in the straining of timbers and rigging."During the storm, the ship's violent labour caused the old wooden planks to creak ominously, and several ropes snapped. "Durante la tormenta, el violento balanceo del barco hizo que las viejas tablas de madera crujieran ominosamente y varias cuerdas se rompieron.nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrabajo, medida de tierraAn old measure of land area in Mexico and Texas, approximately 177 acres.""The rancher owned a vast property comprised of five labours, totaling almost 900 acres of land." "El ranchero poseía una vasta propiedad compuesta por cinco medidas de tierra, que totalizaban casi 900 acres de terreno.areapropertyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrabajar, esforzarseTo toil, to work."The construction workers labour all day to build the new hospital. "Los trabajadores de la construcción trabajan todo el día para construir el nuevo hospital.workjobeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareExplayarse, enfatizarTo belabour, to emphasise or expand upon (a point in a debate, etc).""The teacher didn't want to labour the point about plagiarism, but she felt it was important for everyone to understand the consequences." "La profesora no quería explayarse sobre el tema del plagio, pero sintió que era importante que todos entendieran las consecuencias.communicationlanguageactionpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrabajar, esforzarse, lucharTo be oppressed with difficulties or disease; to do one's work under conditions which make it especially hard or wearisome; to move slowly, as against opposition, or under a burden."The old car laboured up the steep hill, its engine struggling with every turn. "El viejo coche se esforzaba por subir la empinada colina, su motor luchando con cada giro.worksufferingconditionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDar a luz, parirTo suffer the pangs of childbirth."The midwife arrived to help Maria as she laboured through the night. "La partera llegó para ayudar a María mientras daba a luz durante toda la noche.medicinephysiologybodyfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBalancearse, cabecearTo pitch or roll heavily, as a ship in a turbulent sea."The small fishing boat began to labour heavily in the rising storm, struggling against each large wave. "El pequeño barco de pesca comenzó a balancearse fuertemente en la tormenta creciente, luchando contra cada gran ola.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading