Common Job Titles
When discussing jobs in Spanish, it’s useful to know the most common job titles. For example, doctor translates to médico, teacher is maestro or profesor, and engineer is ingeniero. Other common ones include abogado (lawyer), enfermero (nurse), and camarero (waiter).
Job Descriptions
In Spanish, job descriptions often use the verb trabajar (to work) and verb phrases to talk about job responsibilities. For example, "Trabajo como ingeniero" means "I work as an engineer." You can also describe tasks: responsable de gestionar proyectos (responsible for managing projects).
Asking about Jobs
To inquire about someone's occupation, you can ask, "¿En qué trabajas?" which means "What do you work in?" or "¿A qué te dedicas?" meaning "What do you do for a living?" Answering can involve the phrase trabajo como (I work as).
Workplace Vocabulary
Important vocabulary includes terms like la empresa (company), el jefe/la jefa (boss), el salario (salary), and el contrato (contract). Knowing these helps when discussing job conditions and environments.
Job Application Phrases
Common phrases used in job applications or interviews include solicitar un empleo (to apply for a job), enviar el currículum (send the resume), entrevista de trabajo (job interview), and referencias (references). Understanding these helps navigate job searches in Spanish.
Work Schedules
Talking about work hours involves expressions like jornada completa (full-time), media jornada (part-time), and turno de noche (night shift). These words help explain when someone works or the type of employment they have.
