sin trabajo

sin trabajo(
seen
 
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bah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. without work
El mercado de la vivienda se hundió, dejando a muchos trabajadores de la construcción sin trabajo.The housing market collapsed, leaving many construction workers without work.
b. jobless
La crisis económica dejó a muchas personas sin trabajo.The economic slump left many people jobless.
c. unemployed
Estuve sin trabajo un mes hasta que encontré otro empleo.I was unemployed for a month before I found another job.
d. out of a job
Si la empresa no consigue nuevos inversionistas, el año que viene nos quedaremos todos sin trabajo.If the company can't find new investors, we'll all be out of a job next year.
a. without working
Yo no sé lo que es irme de vacaciones sin trabajo. Nunca desconecto.I don't know what it's like to go on vacation without working. I never turn off.
b. with no work
Nos mandaron a casa temprano y sin trabajo que hacer.We were sent home early and with no work to do.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Si estás sin trabajo, no te preocupes. Yo te buscaré algo en qué emplear tu tiempo.If you don't have anything to do, don't worry. I'll find you something you can spend your time on.
Si creen que se van a quedar sin trabajo pronto, por favor, avísenme con antelación para enviarles más.If you think you're going to run out of work soon, please let me know in advance so I can send you more.
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