difference between trabajar and currar.

Question

Hi, As per the dictionary, both of these words mean the same "to work" so are these exact synonyms and can they be used interchangeable or is there some difference.. Thanks

Answer 1

Trabajar is the normal word, currar is used informally, at least in Spain.

Hmm.. I understand now. thanks for the help :) - 00b055e0, Mar 11, 2014

De nada. - annierats, Mar 12, 2014

Answer 2

Exactamente.

Currar : informal way "to work" (verb) Curro : informal way "job" (noun)

Currar is used mainly in Spain. In Mexico, for example, they used "chambear" instead of "currar" but also is quite informal and "chamba" instead of "curro"

Trabajar: the formal way "to work" (verb) Trabajo: the formal way "job" (noun)

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gracias .. very nice explanation. - 00b055e0, Mar 11, 2014

Answer 3

Currar es muy informal.

• Trabajar = currar
• Trabajo = curro

Está bien saberlo pero yo no me complicaría la vida usando curro, currar, etc. Ejemplos:

• ¿Qué tal el curro?
• Me voy a currar.
• En el curro me tienen frito.

Lo normal es decir trabajo,trabajar, etc.

Curiosidad:

Franciso = Paco, Pancho, Kiko, Curro.

gracias .. very nice explanation. - 00b055e0, Mar 11, 2014