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<div class="pg_page_title">Spanish Vocabulary - Jobs</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Spanish Vocabulary - Jobs</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/spanish Spanish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn the most important Spanish words related to jobs. We will also learn how to pronounce them and their English translations. __TOC__


== Job Titles ==
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!
=== Professions ===
 
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<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]] & [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Colombian-Slang|Colombian Slang]].</span>
== Basic Vocabulary ==
Let's start with some basic vocabulary related to professions in Spanish:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Abogado/a || ah-boh-GAH-doh/ah || Lawyer
|-
| abogado || ah-boh-GAH-doh || lawyer
|-
| arquitecto || ahr-kee-TEHK-toh || architect
|-
| artista || ahr-TEE-stah || artist
|-
|-
| bailarín || bah-yah-REEN || dancer
| Arquitecto/a || ar-kee-TEK-toh/ah || Architect
|-
|-
| carpintero || kahr-pee-NEHR-oh || carpenter
| Cantante || kahn-TAHN-teh || Singer
|-
|-
| cocinero || koh-see-NEHR-oh || cook
| Chef || cheff || Chef
|-
|-
| contador || kohn-tah-DOHR || accountant
| Dentista || den-TEES-tah || Dentist
|-
|-
| dentista || dehn-TEE-stah || dentist
| Doctor/a || dohk-TOHR/ah || Doctor
|-
|-
| enfermero || ehn-fehr-MEHR-oh || nurse
| Ingeniero/a || een-hen-YEH-roh/ah || Engineer
|-
|-
| ingeniero || een-heh-nyeh-ROH || engineer
| Maestro/a || my-EHS-troh/ah || Teacher
|-
|-
| médico || MEH-dee-koh || doctor
| Músico/a || MOO-see-koh/ah || Musician
|-
|-
| mecánico || meh-KAH-nee-koh || mechanic
| Periodista || peh-ree-oh-DEES-tah || Journalist
|-
|-
| peluquero || peh-loo-KEHR-oh || hairdresser
| Político/a || poh-LEE-tee-koh/ah || Politician
|-
|-
| policía || poh-lee-SEE-ah || police officer
| Programador/a || proh-grah-mah-DOHR/ah || Programmer
|-
|-
| profesor || proh-feh-SOHR || professor
| Secretario/a || say-kreh-TAH-ryoh/ah || Secretary
|-
|-
| vendedor || vehn-deh-DOHR || salesman
| Trabajador/a || trah-bah-hah-DOHR/ah || Worker
|}
|}


=== Dialogue ===
Now that you have learned the basic professions in Spanish, let's dive into some specific jobs and other interesting information.
* Person 1: ¿De qué trabajas? (What do you do for a living?)
 
* Person 2: Soy profesor. (I'm a professor.)
== Specific Jobs ==
* Person 1: ¿En qué materia? (What subject?)
 
* Person 2: Enseño matemáticas. (I teach mathematics.)
=== Medical Professions ===
 
In Spanish, there are different professional roles within the medical field. Here are some of them:


=== Other Words ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Spanish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Cardiólogo/a || kar-dee-o-LOH-goh/ah || Cardiologist
|-
|-
| empleo || ehm-PLEH-oh || job
| Cirujano/a || see-roo-HAH-noh/ah || Surgeon
|-
|-
| empleado || ehm-PLEH-ah-doh || employee
| Enfermero/a || en-fehr-MEH-roh/ah || Nurse
|-
|-
| empleador || ehm-pleh-ah-DOHR || employer
| Farmacéutico/a || fahr-mah-SEW-tee-koh/ah || Pharmacist
|-
|-
| jornada || hohr-NAH-dah || shift
| 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
|-
|-
| trabajo || trah-BAH-hoh || work
| Actor/Actriz || ahk-TOHR/ahk-TREEZ || Actor/Actress
|-
|-
| trabajador || trah-bah-HAH-dohr || worker
| Bailarín/Bailarina || bahy-lah-REEN /bahy-lah-REEN-ah || Dancer
|-
|-
| trabajar || trah-bah-HAHR || to work
| Escritor/a || ess-kree-TOHR/ah || Writer
|-
|-
| trabajadora || trah-bah-HAH-doh-rah || female worker
| Fotógrafo/a || foh-TAW-grah-foh/ah || Photographer
|-
|-
| trabajar duro || trah-bah-HAHR DOO-roh || to work hard
| Pintor/a || peen-TOHR/ah || Painter
|-
|}
| desempleado || deh-sehm-PLEH-ah-doh || unemployed
 
|-
Here's an example dialogue of creative professions in context:
| desempleo || deh-sehm-PLEH-oh || unemployment
 
|-
* Person 1: ¿Eres escritor? (Are you a writer?)
| salario || sah-LAH-ree-oh || salary
* Person 2: Sí, me encanta escribir novelas históricas. (Yes, I love writing historical novels.)
|-
 
| sueldo || SWEHL-doh || wage
* 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.)
| bonificación || boh-nee-fee-kah-see-OHN || bonus
 
=== 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
|-
|-
| horario || oh-RAH-ree-oh || schedule
| Agricultor/a || ah-gree-KOHL-tohr/ah || Farmer
|-
|-
| contrato || kohn-TRAH-toh || contract
| Cocinero/a || koh-see-NEH-roh/ah || Cook
|-
|-
| vacaciones || bah-kah-see-OHN-ehs || vacation
| Fontanero/a || fohn-tah-NEH-roh/ah || Plumber
|-
|-
| descanso || dehs-KAHN-soh || break
| Peluquero/a || peh-loo-KEH-roh/ah || Hairdresser
|-
|-
| licencia || lee-SEHN-see-ah || leave
| Vendedor/a || ben-deh-DOHR/ah || Salesperson
|-
| jubilación || hoo-bee-lah-see-OHN || retirement
|}
|}
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 ==
== Conclusion ==
We have learned some of the most important Spanish words related to jobs. We have also seen how to pronounce them and their English translations. 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]!
 
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. 😎
<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. 😎


<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Saludos|Saludos]] & [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Car|Car]].</span>
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==Videos==
===Jobs and Occupations in Spanish: Vocabulary & Sentences - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY26J631Plc</youtube>
===Spanish Lesson 25 - JOBS PROFESSIONS in Spanish Vocabulary ...===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McHFhmeik2c</youtube>
===Jobs and Professions in Spanish - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytDguaRR3PI</youtube>
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Olympic-Sports|Olympic Sports]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Traduccion|Traduccion]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Winter|Winter]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Beach|Beach]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/longest-word|longest word]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Cinema-|Cinema ]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Mexican-Slang-Glossary|Mexican Slang Glossary]]
* [[Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Business|Business]]
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==Sources==
* [https://spanishdictionary.cc/spanish-vocabulary-list-of-jobs-and-professions Spanish vocabulary - List of jobs and professions | SpanishDictionary]
* [https://www.livelingua.com/vocabulary/occupations Occupations | 99 Spanish Vocabulary Words | Live Lingua]
* [https://holaquepasa.com/talking-about-jobs-and-professions-in-spanish/ Spanish about PROFESSIONS - Vocabulary and Phrases]


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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!


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Transportation & Colombian Slang.

Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Medical Professions[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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. 😎


Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Saludos & Car.

Videos[edit | edit source]

Jobs and Occupations in Spanish: Vocabulary & Sentences - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Spanish Lesson 25 - JOBS PROFESSIONS in Spanish Vocabulary ...[edit | edit source]

Jobs and Professions in Spanish - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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