worker bee

• Persona muy trabajadora y constante que realiza tareas rutinarias sin quejarse, a menudo en un entorno corporativo u organizativo. Proviene del papel de las abejas obreras en la colmena.

A metaphor for a hardworking, diligent person who performs routine tasks without complaint, often in a corporate or organizational setting. Derived from the role of worker bees in a hive.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   A female bee that does not reproduce but works to collect nectar, build the hive, and care for the young.

   abeja obrera

   • Worker bees are responsible for gathering pollen and nectar.
   • The hive is maintained by thousands of worker bees.
   • A worker bee lives for only a few weeks during summer.

2. Metaphorical meaningB2informal

   A person who works very hard, often in a routine or subordinate role, without seeking recognition.

   abeja obrera

   • She is a real worker bee in the office, always handling the small tasks.
   • The team relies on its worker bees to keep projects moving.
   • He's content being a worker bee rather than a manager.