profesional
/proh-feh-syoh-nahl/
professional
These items are related to a job or career, illustrating the adjective form of profesional.
profesional(adjective)
professional
?related to a job or career
skilled
?showing high competence
,expert
?demonstrating high skill level
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement (The -L Rule)
Since 'profesional' ends in L, its form doesn't change based on gender. Use it for both men and women or masculine and feminine things (e.g., 'el servicio profesional', 'la carrera profesional'). You only need to add 'es' for the plural ('profesionales').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Spanish/English
Mistake: "Using 'profesionalmente' when you mean the noun 'profesional'."
Correction: Make sure you use the adjective 'profesional' to describe a quality, or the noun 'el/la profesional' for the person. 'Profesionalmente' is the adverb meaning 'in a professional manner'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Profesional' for Quality
In Spanish, using 'profesional' often emphasizes quality and seriousness, meaning the task was done correctly and skillfully, not just that it was done for money.
A chef is a profesional, a person who works in a specific career.
profesional(noun)
professional
?person who works in a specific career
specialist
?expert in a field
,career person
?general reference to someone with a job
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using Gender for People
When using 'profesional' as a noun for a person, you must use the appropriate article: 'el profesional' (male) or 'la profesional' (female). The ending of the word stays the same.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Article
Mistake: "Saying 'Soy profesional' when introducing your job."
Correction: In Spanish, when stating your profession, you generally omit the article: 'Soy arquitecto' (I am an architect). Only use the article if you are modifying the noun: 'Soy un profesional exitoso' (I am a successful professional).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: profesional
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'profesional' as a noun (referring to a person)?
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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).