buen trabajo
/bwen tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
The English abbreviation "gj" (good job) is expressed in Spanish as buen trabajo.
An abbreviation for 'good job' used to praise someone for doing something well.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, ¡Súper! and ¡Bien hecho! are used to express "Good Job". In Spain, ¡Perfecto! is used to express "Good Job".
Did you know?
- The word trabajo is related to the Latin word 'tripalium', which was an instrument of torture. This etymological root suggests that 'work' was historically viewed as a burdensome or painful struggle.
- In certain Latin American countries, people might use the word crack to mean 'good job' or to describe someone who is excellent at a task. It is a common way to praise skill in sports or work.
- In Spain, if someone does an exceptional job, you might hear the phrase ¡Qué máquina!, which literally translates to 'What a machine!' It is a high compliment for someone's efficiency or talent.
Examples in context
- ¡Buen trabajo en la presentación!Good job on the presentation!
- Excelente trabajo en el proyecto. Te felicito.Excellent job on the project. I congratulate you.
- Magnífico trabajo, señor.Magnificent job, sir.
- Buen trabajo con la presentación.Good job with the presentation.
- ¡Buen trabajo, lo lograste!Good job, you did it!
- Hiciste un buen trabajo hoy.You did a good job today.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are colleagues at an office.
- AlejandroElena, buen trabajo con el reporte.Elena, good job with the report.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro, me esforcé mucho.Thanks, Alejandro, I worked very hard.
- AlejandroSe nota que fue muy detallado.It shows that it was very detailed.
- ElenaMe alegra mucho escucharlo.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 buen, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
