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== | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/spanish Spanish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to professions and jobs in Spanish. Knowing these words will help you communicate in Spanish-speaking countries and also learn about different cultures and customs. Let's get started! | ||
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== Basic Vocabulary == | |||
Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to professions in Spanish: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Abogado/a || ah-boh-GAH-doh/ah || Lawyer | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Arquitecto/a || ar-kee-TEK-toh/ah || Architect | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Cantante || kahn-TAHN-teh || Singer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chef || cheff || Chef | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Dentista || den-TEES-tah || Dentist | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Doctor/a || dohk-TOHR/ah || Doctor | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Ingeniero/a || een-hen-YEH-roh/ah || Engineer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Maestro/a || my-EHS-troh/ah || Teacher | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Músico/a || MOO-see-koh/ah || Musician | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Periodista || peh-ree-oh-DEES-tah || Journalist | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Político/a || poh-LEE-tee-koh/ah || Politician | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Programador/a || proh-grah-mah-DOHR/ah || Programmer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Secretario/a || say-kreh-TAH-ryoh/ah || Secretary | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Trabajador/a || trah-bah-hah-DOHR/ah || Worker | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== | Now that you have learned the basic professions in Spanish, let's dive into some specific jobs and other interesting information. | ||
== Specific Jobs == | |||
=== Medical Professions === | |||
In Spanish, there are different professional roles within the medical field. Here are some of them: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Cardiólogo/a || kar-dee-o-LOH-goh/ah || Cardiologist | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Cirujano/a || see-roo-HAH-noh/ah || Surgeon | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Enfermero/a || en-fehr-MEH-roh/ah || Nurse | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Farmacéutico/a || fahr-mah-SEW-tee-koh/ah || Pharmacist | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Terapeuta || teh-rah-PEWT-tah || Therapist | ||
|} | |||
Let's see some of these professions in context: | |||
* Person 1: Hola, ¿eres un cirujano? (Hi, are you a surgeon?) | |||
* Person 2: Sí, soy cirujano. (Yes, I'm a surgeon.) | |||
* Person 1: Mi esposo es cardiólogo en México. (My husband is a cardiologist in Mexico.) | |||
* Person 2: ¡Qué interesante! (How interesting!) | |||
=== Creative Professions === | |||
The Spanish-speaking world has a rich artistic and cultural heritage, leading to a variety of creative professions. Here are some of them: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Actor/Actriz || ahk-TOHR/ahk-TREEZ || Actor/Actress | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Bailarín/Bailarina || bahy-lah-REEN /bahy-lah-REEN-ah || Dancer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Escritor/a || ess-kree-TOHR/ah || Writer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Fotógrafo/a || foh-TAW-grah-foh/ah || Photographer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Pintor/a || peen-TOHR/ah || Painter | ||
| | |} | ||
Here's an example dialogue of creative professions in context: | |||
* Person 1: ¿Eres escritor? (Are you a writer?) | |||
* Person 2: Sí, me encanta escribir novelas históricas. (Yes, I love writing historical novels.) | |||
* Person 1: ¿Conoces a algún bailarín famoso? (Do you know any famous dancer?) | |||
* Person 2: Sí, conozco a varios, pero mi favorito es Antonio Gades. (Yes, I know several, but my favorite is Antonio Gades.) | |||
| | === Other Professions === | ||
Apart from medicine and creative professions, there are many other jobs in the Spanish-speaking world. Here are some more examples: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Agricultor/a || ah-gree-KOHL-tohr/ah || Farmer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Cocinero/a || koh-see-NEH-roh/ah || Cook | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Fontanero/a || fohn-tah-NEH-roh/ah || Plumber | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Peluquero/a || peh-loo-KEH-roh/ah || Hairdresser | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Vendedor/a || ben-deh-DOHR/ah || Salesperson | ||
|} | |} | ||
Let's see some examples: | |||
* Person 1: ¿Eres agricultor? (Are you a farmer?) | |||
* Person 2: Sí, cultivo maíz y tomates. (Yes, I grow corn and tomatoes.) | |||
* Person 1: Quiero cambiar la cañería del baño, ¿conoces a algún fontanero bueno? (I want to change the bathroom pipes, do you know any good plumber?) | |||
* Person 2: Sí, conozco a uno muy profesional. (Yes, I know a very professional one.) | |||
== Cultural Tidbits == | |||
Learning about specific jobs can also provide insight into different cultures and their customs. Did you know that... | |||
* In Spain, it is traditional to have a siesta (a nap) during the early afternoon, so many shops and businesses close for a few hours at this time. | |||
* In Mexico, the most popular sport is football (soccer), so it's not uncommon for people to discuss matches in the workplace. | |||
* In Peru, people often drink a hot beverage made from maca root, which is said to have energizing properties. | |||
=== | == Conclusion == | ||
In conclusion, learning the vocabulary related to professions and jobs in Spanish is not only practical but also fun. Knowing this vocabulary allows you to make connections with people in Spanish-speaking countries and understand their cultures and customs better. To improve your [[Language/Spanish|Spanish]] [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=119 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/spanish/question questions]! | |||
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 | |||
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Revision as of 05:00, 3 March 2023
Spanish Vocabulary - Jobs
Hi Spanish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to professions and jobs in Spanish. Knowing these words will help you communicate in Spanish-speaking countries and also learn about different cultures and customs. Let's get started!
Basic Vocabulary
Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to professions in Spanish:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Abogado/a | ah-boh-GAH-doh/ah | Lawyer |
| Arquitecto/a | ar-kee-TEK-toh/ah | Architect |
| Cantante | kahn-TAHN-teh | Singer |
| Chef | cheff | Chef |
| Dentista | den-TEES-tah | Dentist |
| Doctor/a | dohk-TOHR/ah | Doctor |
| Ingeniero/a | een-hen-YEH-roh/ah | Engineer |
| Maestro/a | my-EHS-troh/ah | Teacher |
| Músico/a | MOO-see-koh/ah | Musician |
| Periodista | peh-ree-oh-DEES-tah | Journalist |
| Político/a | poh-LEE-tee-koh/ah | Politician |
| Programador/a | proh-grah-mah-DOHR/ah | Programmer |
| Secretario/a | say-kreh-TAH-ryoh/ah | Secretary |
| Trabajador/a | trah-bah-hah-DOHR/ah | Worker |
Now that you have learned the basic professions in Spanish, let's dive into some specific jobs and other interesting information.
Specific Jobs
Medical Professions
In Spanish, there are different professional roles within the medical field. Here are some of them:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiólogo/a | kar-dee-o-LOH-goh/ah | Cardiologist |
| Cirujano/a | see-roo-HAH-noh/ah | Surgeon |
| Enfermero/a | en-fehr-MEH-roh/ah | Nurse |
| Farmacéutico/a | fahr-mah-SEW-tee-koh/ah | Pharmacist |
| Terapeuta | teh-rah-PEWT-tah | Therapist |
Let's see some of these professions in context:
- Person 1: Hola, ¿eres un cirujano? (Hi, are you a surgeon?)
- Person 2: Sí, soy cirujano. (Yes, I'm a surgeon.)
- Person 1: Mi esposo es cardiólogo en México. (My husband is a cardiologist in Mexico.)
- Person 2: ¡Qué interesante! (How interesting!)
Creative Professions
The Spanish-speaking world has a rich artistic and cultural heritage, leading to a variety of creative professions. Here are some of them:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Actor/Actriz | ahk-TOHR/ahk-TREEZ | Actor/Actress |
| Bailarín/Bailarina | bahy-lah-REEN /bahy-lah-REEN-ah | Dancer |
| Escritor/a | ess-kree-TOHR/ah | Writer |
| Fotógrafo/a | foh-TAW-grah-foh/ah | Photographer |
| Pintor/a | peen-TOHR/ah | Painter |
Here's an example dialogue of creative professions in context:
- Person 1: ¿Eres escritor? (Are you a writer?)
- Person 2: Sí, me encanta escribir novelas históricas. (Yes, I love writing historical novels.)
- Person 1: ¿Conoces a algún bailarín famoso? (Do you know any famous dancer?)
- Person 2: Sí, conozco a varios, pero mi favorito es Antonio Gades. (Yes, I know several, but my favorite is Antonio Gades.)
Other Professions
Apart from medicine and creative professions, there are many other jobs in the Spanish-speaking world. Here are some more examples:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultor/a | ah-gree-KOHL-tohr/ah | Farmer |
| Cocinero/a | koh-see-NEH-roh/ah | Cook |
| Fontanero/a | fohn-tah-NEH-roh/ah | Plumber |
| Peluquero/a | peh-loo-KEH-roh/ah | Hairdresser |
| Vendedor/a | ben-deh-DOHR/ah | Salesperson |
Let's see some examples:
- Person 1: ¿Eres agricultor? (Are you a farmer?)
- Person 2: Sí, cultivo maíz y tomates. (Yes, I grow corn and tomatoes.)
- Person 1: Quiero cambiar la cañería del baño, ¿conoces a algún fontanero bueno? (I want to change the bathroom pipes, do you know any good plumber?)
- Person 2: Sí, conozco a uno muy profesional. (Yes, I know a very professional one.)
Cultural Tidbits
Learning about specific jobs can also provide insight into different cultures and their customs. Did you know that...
- In Spain, it is traditional to have a siesta (a nap) during the early afternoon, so many shops and businesses close for a few hours at this time.
- In Mexico, the most popular sport is football (soccer), so it's not uncommon for people to discuss matches in the workplace.
- In Peru, people often drink a hot beverage made from maca root, which is said to have energizing properties.
Conclusion
In conclusion, learning the vocabulary related to professions and jobs in Spanish is not only practical but also fun. Knowing this vocabulary allows you to make connections with people in Spanish-speaking countries and understand their cultures and customs better. To improve your Spanish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎