empleada
/em-ple-AH-dah/
employee
Una empleada trabajando en una oficina.
empleada(noun)
employee
?a woman who works for a company or person
worker
?a female member of a staff
📝 In Action
La nueva empleada del banco es muy amable.
A1The bank's new employee is very kind.
Hay más de cien empleadas en esta fábrica.
A2There are more than one hundred female employees in this factory.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender focus
This word is specifically for a woman. If you are talking about a man, use 'empleado'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Professional context
Use this word when talking about anyone who has a contract or a job at a company.
Una empleada de hogar realizando tareas domésticas.
📝 In Action
La empleada viene los lunes para limpiar.
A2The housekeeper comes on Mondays to clean.
💡 Grammar Points
Shortened forms
In many Spanish-speaking homes, people simply say 'la empleada' to refer to the person who helps with cleaning and housework.
Una mujer que está empleada y tiene trabajo.
📝 In Action
Ella se siente feliz porque ahora está empleada.
B1She feels happy because she is now employed.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing status
When used with the word 'está' (is), it describes a temporary state of having work.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: empleada
Question 1 of 1
Which of these refers specifically to a woman who has a job?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'empleada' for a group of workers?
Only if the entire group consists of women. If there is at least one man in the group, use the masculine plural 'empleados'.
Is 'empleada' ever used for things?
Yes, as a description. For example, 'la fuerza empleada' means 'the force used'.