trabajando duro
/tɾabaxando duɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "working hard" is translated into Spanish as trabajando duro.
Use trabajando duro to describe the act of putting a lot of effort and energy into a task or job. While trabajar duro is used to express the general concept of "to work hard," the form trabajando duro is the specific gerund form used to describe the continuous action of working hard. Depending on the nuance you want to convey, other phrases exist: Esforzarse al máximo emphasizes putting in maximum effort and going the extra mile. Trabajar arduamente suggests working tirelessly and dedicating oneself fully to a task. And the colloquial expression Machacar a tope describes working intensely or grinding to achieve a goal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the gerund trabajando (working) and the adverb duro (hard).
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between effort and volume. Trabajando duro emphasizes the intensity or the amount of effort being exerted, whereas trabajando mucho often refers more to the quantity of work performed or the amount of time spent working.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, the phrase Jalar parejo is used to mean working hard together or pulling one's weight.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because trabajando is a gerund, it does not change to agree with the subject. For example, you would say Ellos están trabajando duro.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾabaxando duɾo/
When do people say it?
The phrase Echarle ganas is a common way to express the idea of giving it your all or putting in a strong effort.
Did you know?
- The colloquial expression machacar a tope uses the verb machacar, which literally means 'to crush' or 'to mash', to describe the act of grinding through work.
- The word duro shares an ancient root with the English word 'durable', as both stem from a Proto-Indo-European-root meaning 'long' or 'lasting'.
Examples in context
- Tom ha estado trabajando duro.Tom has been working hard.This sentence shows how to use trabajando duro to describe a person's continuous action.Tatoeba #1476911 by marcelostockle, translation #1476492 by Spamster
- Hemos estado trabajando duro en esto.We've been working hard on this.This sentence demonstrates using trabajando duro to describe a collective effort on a specific task.Tatoeba #5566233 by swyter, translation #5553247 by CK
- Los científicos están trabajando duro para ponerle fin al SIDA.Scientists are working hard to put an end to AIDS.This sentence shows trabajando duro being used to describe a group of people working toward a specific goal.Tatoeba #4388694 by pchamorro, translation #23985 by CK
- Estoy dispuesto a trabajar duro para lograr mis metas.I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals.
- Me esfuerzo al máximo para cumplir con mis responsabilidades laborales.I put in maximum effort to fulfill my work responsibilities.
- El equipo trabaja arduamente para alcanzar los objetivos propuestos.The team works hard to achieve the set goals.
- Tengo que echarle ganas para terminar este proyecto a tiempo.I have to work hard to finish this project on time.
- ¡Vamos, hay que machacar a tope para superar este desafío!Come on, we need to grind to overcome this challenge!
- Hay que meterle caña a este proyecto para que salga adelante.We have to work hard on this project to make it succeed.
- Todos debemos jalar parejo para sacar adelante este proyecto.We all need to work hard together to make this project succeed.
- Estoy dispuesto a darle caña para alcanzar mis metas profesionales.I am willing to work hard to achieve my professional goals.
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Example conversation
María and Javier are talking in a coffee shop about their jobs.
- MaríaJavier, ¿cómo va todo en la oficina?Javier, how is everything going at the office?
- JavierEstoy trabajando duro para terminar el proyecto.I am working hard to finish the project.
- MaríaMe alegra que estés trabajando duro.I am glad you are working hard.
- JavierGracias, María. Necesito un descanso pronto.Thanks, María. I need a break soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries duro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
