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jornada — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • day noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
  • journey noun A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  • shift verb To move something from one place or position to another.
  • trek noun A long, often difficult journey, especially on foot.
  • workday noun A day on which people normally work, as opposed to a weekend or holiday.

Senses

jornada is used for these senses in English:

  • journey (metaphorical) Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development.
  • match day (sports) The day on which a sporting event takes place.
  • shift A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
  • workday (chiefly, US) Any of the days of a week on which work is done; any day in a workweek. The five workdays in many countries are usually Monday to Friday (and are defined as such in official and legal usage even though many people work on weekends).
  • working day The part of a day in which work is done; the number of hours one must work per day for a specified wage.

day — full definition

  1. noun The 24-hour period during which the Earth completes one rotation, from one midnight to the next.
  2. noun The part of the 24-hour period when it is light outside, as opposed to night.
  3. noun The hours spent at work or school.
  4. noun A particular period or era, especially referring to someone's lifetime or a past time.

journey — full definition

  1. noun A trip from one place to another, especially a long one.
  2. noun A long process of change or development, often difficult, likened to travelling somewhere.
  3. verb To travel somewhere, especially over a distance.

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