currar
to work (slang)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/kuˈraɾ/
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Cultural Note
From Caló (the Romani-influenced argot of Spain), 'currar' is the everyday informal word for 'to work' across all of Spain. The noun 'curro' means 'a job.' It's so common it barely even feels like slang anymore — your boss might use it. 'Currito' is a diminutive that implies a small, maybe not-great job. Not used in Latin America, where 'chambear' (Mexico) or 'laburar' (Argentina) fill the same role.
📝 Example Sentences
Estoy currando doce horas al día y no llego a fin de mes.
I'm working twelve hours a day and I still can't make ends meet.
¿Dónde curras ahora?
Where are you working now?