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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!

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!

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Sources

• Spanish vocabulary - List of jobs and professions | SpanishDictionary
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