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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