trabajadores
/tɾabaxaˈdoɾes/
The English phrase 'hard workers' is translated into Spanish as trabajadores.
In a more formal context, the expression Empleados Esforzados can be used to mean 'hardworking employees'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form is trabajador, while the singular feminine form is trabajadora.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾabaxaˈdoɾes/
Did you know?
- The root word trabajo shares a surprising history with the English word 'trip'. Both likely stem from the Latin tripalium, which was a three-staked instrument used for torture.
- If you want to praise someone's work ethic specifically, you might call them un hacha or 'an axe'. This idiomatic expression suggests the person is incredibly sharp and efficient at their tasks.
- In many Spanish-speaking workplaces, the concept of being a 'hard worker' is tied to the phrase ponerse la camiseta, which means 'to put on the shirt'. It implies a person is working hard because they are loyal to the company.
Examples in context
- Nuestra empresa valora y reconoce a sus empleados esforzados.Our company values and recognizes its hardworking employees.
- Los colaboradores incansables son el pilar de nuestra organización.Tireless collaborators are the pillar of our organization.
- Mi familia es conocida por ser gente trabajadora y humilde.My family is known for being hardworking and humble people.
- Nuestros empleados dedicados y esforzados son la base de nuestro éxito.Our dedicated and hardworking employees are the foundation of our success.
- Ellos son muy trabajadores.They are very hard workers.
- Necesitamos trabajadores dedicados aquí.We need dedicated hard workers here.
- Mis padres siempre fueron trabajadores.My parents were always hard workers.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing their new colleagues at the office.
- LucíaTus nuevos compañeros parecen muy trabajadores.Your new colleagues seem like very hard workers.
- DanielSí, Daniel y Ana no paran nunca.Yes, Daniel and Ana never stop.
- LucíaEs bueno tener trabajadores así en el equipo.It is good to have hard workers like that on the team.
- DanielEstoy muy contento con ellos.I am very happy with them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry trabajadores, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
