lugar de trabajo
/luɡaɾ de tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, worksite is translated as lugar de trabajo.
The term lugar de trabajo is a general way to describe a site of work. If you are specifically referring to a construction worksite, the word obra is the more appropriate term to use.
Meaning: site of work, especially in reference to construction work (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase lugar de trabajo is composed of lugar (place), de (of) and trabajo (work), literally meaning 'place of work'.
Which one should you use?
While lugar de trabajo refers to any general workplace, obra is used specifically for a construction site. Additionally, la chamba can be used to refer to a worksite or a job.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The informal term la chamba is commonly used in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, to refer to a job or a worksite.
How do you pronounce it?
/luɡaɾ de tɾabaxo/
Did you know?
- The word obra used for a construction worksite can also mean 'a work of art' or 'a masterpiece'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, arriving at a lugar de trabajo slightly later than the official start time is socially acceptable and not viewed as unprofessional.
- In Mexico, the slang term chamba is so common that people use the verb chambear to describe the act of working.
Examples in context
- Por favor, diríjase al lugar de trabajo asignado para su siguiente tarea.Please proceed to the assigned worksite for your next task.
- Tendremos una reunión en el tajo mañana.We'll have a meeting at the worksite tomorrow.
- El obrero llegó al lugar de trabajo temprano.The worker arrived at the worksite early.
- El lugar de trabajo es muy ruidoso.The worksite is very noisy.
- Debes llevar casco en el lugar de trabajo.You must wear a helmet at the worksite.
- Mañana llegaremos temprano al lugar de trabajo.Tomorrow we will arrive early at the worksite.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a construction project.
- Elena¿A qué hora vas al lugar de trabajo?What time are you going to the worksite?
- DanielVoy a las ocho, Elena.I am going at eight, Elena.
- ElenaYo también iré al lugar de trabajo pronto.I will also go to the worksite soon.
- DanielNos vemos allá entonces.See you there then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
