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Learning the names of various jobs, professions, and occupations in Spanish is incredibly useful for everyday conversations. Here’s a detailed guide on how to talk about professions and some common vocabulary.
Talking About Professions in Spanish
Profesiones Comunes (Common Professions)
Doctor/Doctora - Doctor
Enfermero/Enfermera - Nurse
Profesor/Profesora - Teacher
Ingeniero/Ingeniera - Engineer
Abogado/Abogada - Lawyer
Policía - Police officer
Bombero/Bombera - Firefighter
Cocinero/Cocinera - Cook/Chef
Cajero/Cajera - Cashier
Vendedor/Vendedora - Salesperson
Mecánico/Mecánica - Mechanic
Carpintero/Carpintera - Carpenter
Electricista - Electrician
Arquitecto/Arquitecta - Architect
Dentista - Dentist
Piloto - Pilot
Aeromozo/Aeromoza - Flight attendant
Contador/Contadora - Accountant
Diseñador/Diseñadora - Designer
Artista - Artist
Médico/Médica - Physician
Farmacéutico/Farmacéutica - Pharmacist
Gender and Number
Most professions in Spanish have both a masculine and a feminine form, generally changing the ending -o (masculine) to -a (feminine). For some professions that end in -e or a consonant, the form is the same for both genders.
Masculine: el doctor, el profesor, el ingeniero
Feminine: la doctora, la profesora, la ingeniera
Some professions are the same for both genders:
Masculine/Feminine: el/la policía, el/la artista, el/la dentista
Describing Your Profession
To describe your profession in Spanish, you can use the verb "ser" (to be) followed by the profession:
Yo soy [profession]. - I am a [profession].
Example: Yo soy profesor. - I am a teacher (male).
Example: Yo soy profesora. - I am a teacher (female).
If you want to specify where you work or more details about your job, you can add more information:
Trabajo en [place]. - I work at/in [place].
Example: Trabajo en un hospital. - I work in a hospital.
Example: Trabajo en una escuela. - I work in a school.
Example Sentences
Mi madre es enfermera. - My mother is a nurse.
El arquitecto diseñó el edificio. - The architect designed the building.
Soy ingeniero y trabajo en una empresa de tecnología. - I am an engineer and I work at a technology company.
Ella es piloto y vuela aviones comerciales. - She is a pilot and flies commercial planes.
Mi hermana es abogada en un bufete de abogados. - My sister is a lawyer in a law firm.
Questions About Professions
When asking someone about their profession, you can use the following questions:
¿En qué trabajas? - What do you do for work? (informal)
¿En qué trabaja usted? - What do you do for work? (formal)
¿Cuál es tu profesión? - What is your profession? (informal)
¿Cuál es su profesión? - What is your profession? (formal)
Practice Examples
¿En qué trabajas?
Soy médico. - I am a doctor.
¿Cuál es tu profesión?
Soy arquitecta. - I am an architect (female).
¿Dónde trabajas?
Trabajo en un banco. - I work in a bank.
By learning how to discuss jobs and professions in Spanish, you'll be able to engage in more meaningful conversations. Practice these terms and questions to enhance your fluency and confidence. Ready to use these phrases in your next conversation?
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