| Slang | Meaning | Where It Comes From | Examples | Where People Say It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| currar | to work (slang verb) | Spain, Spanish (colloquial) | “Mañana tengo que currar.” | Mainly Spain |
What Does “Currar” Mean?
Currar is the verb form of curro, meaning to work. It is casual and used in everyday speech by workers, students with part-time jobs, and anyone talking about working.
It can also express hard work, especially when someone is tired or stressed.
Paired with “curro,” it creates a natural slang combo:
“Tengo curro y tengo que currar.”
I’ve got a job and I have to work.
How People Use Currar In Spanish?
- “Hoy no quiero currar.” → I don’t want to work today.
- “Curramos hasta muy tarde.” → We worked until very late.
- “¿Dónde curras?” → Where do you work?
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