To work. "Curro" is the job.
Everyday informal Spanish for work. "Tengo mucho curro" means I am slammed. "Un curro" can also mean a specific gig or job.
From Caló, the language of Spanish Roma, which fed a large amount of Spanish slang.
Mexico says chamba, Argentina says laburo, Chile says pega, Costa Rica says brete.
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