profesional
“profesional” means “professional” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
professional
Also: skilled, expert
📝 In Action
Necesitamos un equipo profesional para este proyecto.
A2We need a professional team for this project.
Su actitud profesional siempre ayuda a resolver problemas.
B1Her professional attitude always helps solve problems.
Esto no es un trabajo amateur, es un trabajo profesional.
B1This is not amateur work, it is professional work.
professional
Also: specialist, career person
📝 In Action
Si tienes problemas legales, consulta a un profesional.
A2If you have legal problems, consult a professional.
Ella es una profesional de la arquitectura.
B1She is an architectural professional (an architect).
Los profesionales del hospital trabajan muchas horas.
A2The professionals at the hospital work many hours.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "profesional" in Spanish:
career person→expert→professional→skilled→specialist→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: profesional
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'profesional' as a noun (referring to a person)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin root *professio*, meaning 'public declaration' or 'vocation.' The Spanish word kept the sense of being publicly committed to a specific line of work or knowledge.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'profesional' always the same word, regardless of gender?
Yes! Unlike many Spanish words that end in -o/-a, 'profesional' ends in -L, which means the form itself never changes. You use 'el profesional' and 'la profesional' for the noun, and 'un servicio profesional' and 'una actitud profesional' for the adjective.
What is the difference between 'profesional' and 'profesión'?
'Profesión' is the job or career itself (e.g., teaching is a profession). 'Profesional' can be the adjective describing something related to that job (professional ethics) or the person who holds that job (a professional).