excelente trabajo
/eɡsθelente tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
excelente trabajo is the Spanish phrase for excellent work.
This phrase is used to praise someone for completing a task very well. You can also use buen trabajo as a slightly less intense alternative, or substitute the noun trabajo with labor in the phrase excelente labor to refer specifically to a particular task or effort performed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression ¡Vaya pedazo de curro! is a regional variation used to say 'What an amazing job!'
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase excelente trabajo, the adjective excelente precedes the noun trabajo, although in Spanish, adjectives can often follow the noun as well.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsθelente tɾabaxo/
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Examples in context
- ¡Magnífico trabajo! Has demostrado un talento excepcional.Magnificent work! You have demonstrated exceptional talent.
- ¡Excelente trabajo! Eres un verdadero profesional.Excellent work! You are a true professional.
- ¡Excelente trabajo con el informe!Excellent work with the report!
Example conversation
A manager is praising an employee in an office.
- DanielSofía, tu presentación fue increíble.Sofía, your presentation was incredible.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
- DanielRealmente hiciste un excelente trabajo.You really did an excellent work.
- SofíaMe alegra mucho escuchar eso.I am very happy to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries excelente, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
