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obras

works

noun OH-brahs Rare
Arts & Culture Visual Arts

Also means

construction

Usage Note

Obras is the plural of obra (work, construction, theatrical piece). As a standalone sign — Obras or En obras — it means 'Under construction / Roadworks'. In a cultural context, obras completas means 'complete works'. The singular obra covers a wide range from a building project to a theatrical or literary work (obra de teatro, obra maestra).

Examples

"Hay obras en la calle y no se puede pasar."

Natural Translation

There are roadworks in the street and you can't get through.

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