cabo de labor (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈka.bo de laˈβor/

Translation

Options into English: "End of work"

Meaning

"Cabo de labor" refers to the end or conclusion of a work or task. It is a term commonly used in the context of finishing a job or project. This phrase is more frequently used in written contexts than in oral speech, often in formal or professional settings.

Example Sentences

1. Spanish: Llegamos al cabo de labor y pudimos entregar el proyecto a tiempo. English: We reached the end of work and were able to deliver the project on time.

2. Spanish: Necesitamos un plan claro para alcanzar el cabo de labor de manera eficiente. English: We need a clear plan to reach the end of the work efficiently.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, the phrase "cabo de labor" is not generally part of idiomatic expressions. It is more commonly used in its literal sense related to work or tasks completion.

Etymology

The term "cabo de labor" comes from the combination of "cabo," which means end or conclusion, and "labor," which translates to work. When combined, it refers to the endpoint of a task or project.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: fin de trabajo, término de labor, conclusión de tarea
• Antonyms: inicio de trabajo, comienzo de labor, principio de tarea