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"Muy bien" is an interjection which is often translated as "very good", and "trabajar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to work". Learn more about the difference between "muy bien" and "trabajar" below.
muy bien(
mwee
byehn
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. alright then
Ya empieza a oscurecer, así que me voy a casa. - Muy bien. Nos vemos mañana.It's getting dark already, so I'm off home. - Alright then. I'll see you tomorrow.
b. very well (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
No nos queda tiempo hoy. - Muy bien; lo dejamos para mañana.We don't have enough time left today. - Very well; we'll leave it for tomorrow.
trabajar(
trah
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bah
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hahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to shape)
a. to work
Como alfarero, me encanta trabajar el barro y crear cacharros.As a potter, I just love working the clay and making pots.
a. to work
En este pueblo todavía trabajan la tierra con bueyes.They still use oxen to work the land in this village.
5. (culinary)
b. to mix (ingredients)
Hay que trabajar los ingredientes con una batidora eléctrica.You need to mix the ingredients with a blender.
6. (to improve)
7. (to market)
trabajarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to work on
Todavía me la estoy trabajando para que pruebe a jugar al fútbol.I'm still working on her to try soccer.
