Spanish vocabulary for naming jobs, discussing workplaces, and describing duties. Covers both common and specialized roles.
Common Spanish Jobs
Most common professions with Spanish names and English equivalents.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Gender | English Singular | English Plural | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| doctor | doctores | masculine | doctor | doctors | A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses. |
| doctora | doctoras | feminine | doctor | doctors | Female form of doctor. |
| profesor | profesores | masculine | teacher | teachers | An educator, typically in a school or university. |
| profesora | profesoras | feminine | teacher | teachers | Female form of teacher. |
| ingeniero | ingenieros | masculine | engineer | engineers | A professional who designs and builds technology or structures. |
| ingeniera | ingenieras | feminine | engineer | engineers | Female form of engineer. |
| enfermero | enfermeros | masculine | nurse | nurses | A healthcare worker who cares for patients. |
| enfermera | enfermeras | feminine | nurse | nurses | Female form of nurse. |
| abogado | abogados | masculine | lawyer | lawyers | A professional who practices law and represents clients. |
| abogada | abogadas | feminine | lawyer | lawyers | Female form of lawyer. |
| cocinero | cocineros | masculine | cook/chef | cooks/chefs | A person who prepares food. |
| cocinera | cocineras | feminine | cook/chef | cooks/chefs | Female form of cook/chef. |
Workplace Terms
Vocabulary for places and roles within a workplace.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oficina | oficinas | office | offices | A place where administrative work is done. |
| fábrica | fábricas | factory | factories | A place where goods are manufactured. |
| tienda | tiendas | store/shop | stores/shops | A place where items are sold. |
| empresa | empresas | company | companies | A business organization. |
| jefe | jefes | boss/manager | bosses/managers | A person in charge at work. |
| jefa | jefas | boss/manager | bosses/managers | Female form of boss/manager. |
| empleado | empleados | employee | employees | A worker who is hired by someone else. |
| empleada | empleadas | employee | employees | Female form of employee. |
Specialized Roles
Less common or more specialized job titles.
| Spanish Singular | Spanish Plural | Gender | English Singular | English Plural | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| arquitecto | arquitectos | masculine | architect | architects | A professional who designs buildings. |
| arquitecta | arquitectas | feminine | architect | architects | Female form of architect. |
| periodista | periodistas | ● | journalist | journalists | A person who reports news. |
| farmacéutico | farmacéuticos | masculine | pharmacist | pharmacists | A professional who dispenses medicine. |
| farmacéutica | farmacéuticas | feminine | pharmacist | pharmacists | Female form of pharmacist. |
| mecánico | mecánicos | masculine | mechanic | mechanics | A person who repairs machines or vehicles. |
| mecánica | mecánicas | feminine | mechanic | mechanics | Female form of mechanic. |
What is the Spanish word for 'architect' (female)?
arquitecta
'Arquitecta' is the singular feminine form of 'architect'. 'Arquitecto' is masculine singular; the others are plural.
Common Verbs
Verbs frequently used when talking about jobs and work.
| Spanish Verb | English Verb | Description |
|---|---|---|
| trabajar | to work | To perform a job or task. |
| ganar | to earn | To receive money for work. |
| buscar | to look for | To try to find something, such as a job. |
| contratar | to hire | To employ someone. |
| despedir | to fire | To remove someone from a job. |
| renunciar | to resign/quit | To leave a job voluntarily. |
| entrevistar | to interview | To ask questions to a job candidate. |
| organizar | to organize | To arrange tasks or events. |
| ayudar | to help | To assist someone. |
What is the Spanish verb for 'to work'?
trabajar
'Trabajar' means 'to work'. The others mean 'to earn', 'to look for', and 'to help', respectively.
Useful Phrases
Common sentences for job-related conversations.
| Spanish Phrase | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| ¿En qué trabajas? | What do you do for work? |
| Trabajo como ... | I work as a ... |
| ¿Dónde trabajas? | Where do you work? |
| Estoy buscando trabajo. | I’m looking for a job. |
| Tengo una entrevista mañana. | I have an interview tomorrow. |
| ¿Cuánto ganas? | How much do you earn? |
| Trabajo tiempo completo/medio tiempo. | I work full-time/part-time. |
| Me gusta mi trabajo. | I like my job. |
| Renuncié a mi trabajo. | I quit my job. |
| Fui despedido/a. | I was fired. |
Jobs in Spanish, including common roles, workplace vocabulary, and useful phrases for everyday conversation.
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- Gender: masculine
- Description: A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses.
- English Singular: doctor
- English Plural: doctors
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
