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asalariado

salaried worker, wage earner

noun ah-sah-lah-RYAH-doh Rare

Usage Note

Asalariado refers to a person who receives a fixed salary or wage, as opposed to a self-employed person (autónomo) or a business owner. It can also function as an adjective (trabajador asalariado). The feminine is asalariada. In labour law contexts it is a key legal category.

Examples

"Los derechos de los asalariados están protegidos por ley."

Natural Translation

The rights of salaried workers are protected by law.

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