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How to say “work, job” in Spanish

“Work, job” in Spanish is trabajo (trah-BAH-hoh). It's masculine: el trabajo, plural los trabajos.

Spanish
el trabajo
Say it
el trah-BAH-hoh
Gender
Masculine: el trabajo
Plural
los trabajos

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Questions about trabajo

How do you say “work, job” in Spanish?

“Work, job” in Spanish is el trabajo.

How do you pronounce trabajo?

Say it trah-BAH-hoh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: BAH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is trabajo masculine or feminine in Spanish?

trabajo is masculine, so it takes el: el trabajo. The plural is los trabajos.

What does trabajo mean in English?

In English, el trabajo means “work, job”.

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