Trabajo duro
/tɾabaxo duɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I work hard" is translated as Trabajo duro.
A statement used to say that someone puts a lot of effort into their job or tasks.
Which one should you use?
While trabajo duro emphasizes the intensity or effort of the work, trabajo mucho emphasizes the quantity or amount of time spent working.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word currante is a colloquial word for a hard worker in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb trabajo is the first-person singular present indicative form of trabajar (to work). You can adapt the phrase to different subjects: use trabajas duro for the informal "you work hard" and trabajamos duro for "we work hard".
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾabaxo duɾo/
Did you know?
- To express that they are working with extreme intensity, Spanish speakers use the phrase matarse trabajando, which literally means 'to kill oneself working'.
- While duro means 'hard', its ancient roots actually described something that was 'long' or 'far'.
- If a person is described as duro, it typically means they are emotionally tough or stubborn rather than a hard worker.
Examples in context
- Cuando quiero algo de veras, trabajo duro para conseguirlo.When I really want something, I work hard for it.This sentence shows how to express that you work hard to achieve a specific goal using Trabajo duro.Tatoeba #10346505 by Seael, translation #10339831 by DJ_Saidez
- Trabajo duro para apoyar a mi familia.I work hard to support my family.
- Aunque trabajo duro, siempre tengo tiempo para descansar.Even though I work hard, I always have time to rest.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their professional lives at a cafe.
- Elena¿Te gusta tu nuevo empleo?Do you like your new job?
- AlejandroSí, pero trabajo duro todos los días.Yes, but I work hard every day.
- ElenaTe admiro mucho por eso, Alejandro.I admire you a lot for that, Alejandro.
- AlejandroGracias, Elena, trato de dar lo mejor de mí.Thanks, Elena, I try to give my best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries duro, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
