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"Trabajador" is an adjective which is often translated as "hardworking", and "obrero" is a noun which is often translated as "worker". Learn more about the difference between "trabajador" and "obrero" below.
trabajador, el trabajador, la trabajadora(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. hard-working
Mi plomero es trabajador y responsable; lo recomiendo mucho.My plumber is hard-working and responsible; I highly recommend him.
2. (employed)
a. working
La mayoría de los niños trabajadores de Quito son limpiabotas.The majority of the working boys in Quito are shoeshiners.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
el obrero, la obrera(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (employee)
a. worker
Los obreros están dispuestos a formar huelga en defensa de sus derechos.The workers are prepared to go on strike to defend their rights.
b. laborer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Es el gerente de la fábrica quien asigna las tareas a los obreros.It is the factory manager who assigns tasks to laborers.
c. labourer (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los obreros tienen que llevar equipos de protección en la obra.The labourers have to wear protective gear at the construction site.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. working
La clase obrera surgió a raíz de la Revolución Industrial.The working class emerged as a result of the Industrial Revolution.
c. labor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Los sindicatos obreros y la patronal han llegado finalmente a un acuerdo.Labor unions and employers have finally reached an agreement.
d. labour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El movimiento obrero se proponía mejorar las condiciones de vida de los trabajadores.The labour movement set out to improve workers' living conditions.
