empleados
“empleados” means “employees” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
employees, staff
Also: personnel
📝 In Action
La empresa tiene cien empleados nuevos este año.
A1The company has one hundred new employees this year.
Los empleados de esta tienda son muy amables.
A2The staff (employees) at this store are very kind.
Necesitamos capacitar a todos los empleados antes de la apertura.
B1We need to train all the personnel before the opening.
used, employed
Also: utilized
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Los métodos empleados en la investigación fueron muy rigurosos.
B2The methods used in the investigation were very rigorous.
El dinero puede ser empleado en mejorar la infraestructura.
B1The money can be employed (used) to improve the infrastructure.
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Quick Quiz: empleados
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'empleados' as a noun (referring to people)?
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Comes from the Latin verb *implicāre*, which meant 'to involve' or 'to engage.' Over time, this evolved in Spanish to mean 'to put someone to work' or 'to use something.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'empleados' and 'trabajadores'?
'Empleados' specifically refers to people who have a formal job relationship with a company, often involving an office or service role. 'Trabajadores' is a more general term for 'workers' or 'laborers' and can apply to anyone doing physical or intellectual work.
Is 'empleados' related to the word 'empleo'?
Yes! 'Empleo' means 'job' or 'employment.' An 'empleado' is a person who has an 'empleo.' They share the same root, meaning 'to put into service.'