Italian · Common Verbs
lavorare
to work
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perform a job or task, especially for money.
Example
Lavoro da casa il venerdì.
I work from home on Fridays.
Etymology
'Lavorare' derives from the Latin 'laborāre', meaning 'to labor' or 'to work'. Its meaning has remained largely unchanged through time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Lavorare' is used in informal and formal contexts, especially in discussions about employment, productivity, and professional life.