orden de trabajo
/oɾden de tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for work order is orden de trabajo.
The term orden de trabajo is used in industrial, maintenance and administrative contexts to refer to the formal authorization of a task.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of orden (order), de (of) and trabajo (work).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and parts of Central America, the term orden de servicio may be used instead of orden de trabajo.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun orden to órdenes while keeping trabajo in the singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾden de tɾabaxo/
Did you know?
- The word trabajo has a surprising connection to the ancient concept of a 'three-footed' instrument. It is believed to derive from the Latin term for a 'three-footed' device or hurdle, which was used in manual agricultural labor.
- In a professional setting, a worker might use the word oficio instead of orden de trabajo to refer to a formal written notification or a professional communication.
- While orden means 'order', it is also used in Spanish to describe a religious order, such as the Franciscans.
Examples in context
- Por favor, necesito generar una orden de trabajo para este proyectoPlease, I need to create a work order for this project
- Necesito la orden de trabajo para reparar el coche.I need the work order to repair the car.
- Por favor, firma la orden de trabajo.Please, sign the work order.
- El técnico ya tiene la orden de trabajo.The technician already has the work order.
Example conversation
In an office, a supervisor gives instructions to an employee.
- LucíaAlejandro, ¿tienes la orden de trabajo para el cliente?Alejandro, do you have the work order for the client?
- AlejandroSí, Lucía, la tengo aquí en mi escritorio.Yes, Lucía, I have it here on my desk.
- LucíaPerfecto, entrégasela al mecánico de inmediato.Perfect, give it to the mechanic immediately.
- AlejandroEntendido, lo haré ahora mismo.Understood, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, orden, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
