Intermediate Spanish Vocabulary: Work Vocabulary and Professions

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Vocabulary is an essential aspect of any language learning process. When learning Spanish, it's important to constantly expand your vocabulary to communicate more effectively and accurately. In this chapter, we will focus on Spanish work and professions vocabulary.

Professions in Spanish

Knowing the vocabulary of professions in Spanish can be very useful in many situations, whether it's talking about your own work, understanding someone else's work, or even looking for a job in a Spanish-speaking country. Here are some examples of professions in Spanish:

  • Abogado/a - Lawyer
  • Enfermero/a - Nurse/a
  • Teacher - Teacher
  • Ingeniero/a - Engineer/a
  • Architect - Architect
  • Periodist - Journalist
  • Cocinero/a - Cook
  • Police - Policeman
  • Doctor - Doctor

Work Vocabulary in Spanish

In addition to professions, it is also important to know the vocabulary related to the workplace in Spanish. This can include everything from the workplace to roles and responsibilities. Here are some examples:

  • Workshop - Office
  • Company - Company
  • Customer - Customer
  • Jefe/a - Boss
  • Empleado/a - Empregado/a
  • Salary - Salary
  • Reunión - Meeting
  • Contract - Contract
  • Schedule - Schedule

Useful Phrases in Spanish Related to Work

Finally, here are some useful Spanish phrases that you can use in a work environment:

  • Where do you work? - Where do you work?
  • Trabajo en... - I work at...
  • Soy... - I am...
  • What is your profession? - What is your profession?
  • Mi profesión es... - My profession is...
  • How much do you want? - How much do you earn?
  • Gano... - I win...
  • What time do you start working? - What time do you start work?
  • Empiezo a trabajar a las... - I start working at...

We hope this chapter has given you a good starting point for expanding your work and profession Spanish vocabulary. Remember, the key to learning a new language is constant practice, so try to use these new words and phrases as much as possible in your everyday conversations. Good luck!

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Which of the alternatives below correctly presents the translation of a profession from Spanish to Portuguese?

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The correct translation from Spanish to Portuguese is for the word Periodista to Journalist. In both languages, the term remains similar, referring to the profession involved in reporting and news media.

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