labored

• Describe algo hecho con gran esfuerzo o dificultad; se usa a menudo para la respiración o la escritura que parecen tensas o poco naturales.

Describes something that is done with great effort or difficulty; often used to describe breathing or writing that appears strained or unnatural.

1. Lacking natural easeB2formal

   Appearing forced, strained, or not spontaneous.

   forzado, poco natural

   • His labored speech made the audience uncomfortable.
   • The comedian's labored jokes fell flat.
   • Her labored smile suggested she was not truly happy.

   Sinónimosartificialcontrivedeffortfulforcedstiffstiltedstrainedstudiedunnatural

   Antónimoseasyeffortlessfluentnaturalrelaxedspontaneous

2. Requiring or showing effortB2formal

   Done with great difficulty or requiring significant physical or mental exertion.

   laborioso, dificultoso

   • The hiker's labored breathing indicated the steep climb.
   • He wrote in a labored style, each sentence carefully constructed.
   • The old engine gave a labored start before finally running.

   Sinónimosarduousburdensomedifficulteffortfulhardlaboriousonerousstrenuous

   Antónimoseasyeffortlessnaturalsimplesmooth

• Verbo que denota la acción de trabajar duramente, esforzarse física o mentalmente, o luchar por lograr algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of working hard, exerting physical or mental effort, or struggling to achieve something.

1. Work hardB1formalamerican

   To work very hard, especially physically.

   Trabajar duro

   • The workers labored in the fields all day.
   • She labored over her thesis for months.
   • They labored to build the bridge despite the harsh weather.

   Sinónimosgrindslaveslogstrivestruggletoilwork

   Antónimosidlelazeloafrelaxrest

2. Struggle or move with difficultyB2formalamerican

   To move or proceed with great effort or difficulty.

   avanzar con dificultad

   • The old car labored up the steep hill.
   • He labored to breathe after running the marathon.
   • The ship labored through the heavy storm.

   Sinónimoslumberplodslogstrainstruggletoiltrudgework