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Tier 3: Advanced

Dar el callo

To work hard / To put in the effort

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Work & Business Institutionalized Expression Advanced informal
Pronunciation:

dar el KA-yo

When to use:

Informal expression for hard work.

See It in Context

Hay que dar el callo para conseguir resultados.

You have to work hard to get results.

Work ethic
Siempre da el callo en su trabajo.

He always puts in the effort at his job.

Employee praise
Sin dar el callo, no hay recompensa.

Without hard work, there's no reward.

Motivation
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