Día del Trabajo
/dia del tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, labor day is Día del Trabajo.
The term is used to refer to the US holiday that marks the end of summer. Note that in most Spanish-speaking countries, Día del Trabajo is also the name used for International Workers' Day on May 1st.
Meaning: US holiday marking the end of summer (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Día del Trabajo translates literally as 'Day of the Work'.
Which one should you use?
While Día del Trabajo is the standard translation for the US holiday, other formal variants include El Día del Trabajo and El Día Internacional del Trabajo. In some Spanish-speaking regions, the formal expression La Fiesta del Trabajo is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
La Fiesta del Trabajo is a formal expression used in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to Labor Day.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a masculine noun phrase and is typically preceded by the definite article el in a sentence.
Did you know?
- The word trabajo shares a distant genetic ancestor with the English word 'three', stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *treyes. This connection is quite indirect and passes through the concept of 'triple' or 'threefold' tasks in Latin.
- While English speakers associate 'labor day' with a relaxing long weekend, in many Spanish-speaking countries Día del Trabajo is a day of political mobilization and marches.
- In some regions, the use of la fiesta in La Fiesta del Trabajo does not refer to a party, but rather to a formal solemnity or a public holiday.
Examples in context
- El Día del Trabajo es una fecha dedicada a celebrar los logros de la clase trabajadora.Labor Day is a date dedicated to celebrating the achievements of the working class.
- El Día Internacional del Trabajo se celebra anualmente el 1 de mayo.International Labor Day is celebrated annually on May 1st.
- La Fiesta del Trabajo es una ocasión para reflexionar sobre las condiciones laborales de los trabajadores.Labor Day is an occasion to reflect on the working conditions of workers.
- Feliz Día de los Trabajadores a todos los que luchan por sus derechos laborales.Happy Labor Day to all those who fight for their labor rights.
- El Día del Trabajo es en septiembre.Labor Day is in September.
- ¿Qué vas a hacer este Día del Trabajo?What are you going to do this Labor Day?
- Tendremos una parrillada para el Día del Trabajo.We will have a barbecue for Labor Day.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are planning a long weekend trip.
- ElenaQuiero viajar el Día del Trabajo.I want to travel on Labor Day.
- DanielEs una buena idea, Elena.That is a good idea, Elena.
- Elena¿A dónde quieres ir, Daniel?Where do you want to go, Daniel?
- DanielPodemos ir a la playa.We can go to the beach.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries del, día, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
