paperwork

S2 W2

BrE /ˈpeɪ.pə.wɜːk/ AmE /ˈpeɪ.pərˌwɜrk/

noun en → es

1 DOCUMENTATION B1

work that involves writing, typing, or printing documents and forms for an organization or business

papeleo, documentación

  • do the paperwork

Collocations tax paperwork · legal paperwork

  • I need to do some paperwork for my job.

    Necesito hacer algo de papeleo para mi trabajo.

2 FORMS B1

forms and documents that you must complete or sign, especially for an official purpose

documentos oficiales, formularios

  • fill in the paperwork

Collocations immigration paperwork · visa paperwork

  • You need to fill out some paperwork before you can start working.

    Necesitas completar algunos documentos antes de poder empezar a trabajar.