profesionales
/pro-fe-sio-NA-les/
professionals
"Profesionales" refers to people who are skilled workers in a specific field.
profesionales(Noun)
professionals
?skilled workers or people who work in a specific field
experts
?people with high skill levels
,specialists
?people focused on one area
📝 In Action
Los profesionales de la salud merecen nuestro respeto.
A2The health professionals deserve our respect.
Contratamos a varios profesionales para terminar la obra.
B1We hired several professionals to finish the work.
En esta empresa, todos somos profesionales y actuamos como tal.
B2In this company, we are all professionals and act like it.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural Default
Even if a group of workers includes women, Spanish often uses the masculine plural form, 'profesionales,' for the entire group.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: "Usando 'profesional' como adjetivo que no concuerda (e.g., 'actividades profesionales')."
Correction: Remember this form is plural, used for multiple people. If you are describing a single person, use 'profesional' (singular).
⭐ Usage Tips
Emphasizing Skill
Use this word to emphasize a high skill level, formal training, or expertise, not just any person with a job.
When used as an adjective, "profesionales" describes things that relate to a job or career, like professional clothing or standards.
profesionales(Adjective)
professional
?relating to a job or career (plural)
expert
?done with great skill (plural)
,career-related
?activities or development (plural)
📝 In Action
Necesitamos herramientas profesionales para este trabajo delicado.
B1We need professional tools for this delicate job.
Sus acciones fueron muy profesionales y responsables.
B2Their actions were very professional and responsible.
Las actitudes profesionales son esenciales para el éxito.
C1Professional attitudes are essential for success.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'profesionales' must match the noun it describes in number (plural) and gender (masculine or feminine). It works for both: 'hombres profesionales' and 'mujeres profesionales'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Incorrect Singular Use
Mistake: "Using 'profesionales' when describing a single thing (e.g., 'una cámara profesionales')."
Correction: Use the singular form 'profesional' when describing one thing (e.g., 'una cámara profesional').
⭐ Usage Tips
Positioning
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'profesionales' usually comes AFTER the noun it modifies: 'problemas profesionales' (professional problems).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: profesionales
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'profesionales' as a noun (referring to people)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the singular form of 'profesionales'?
The singular form is 'profesional' (without the 'es'). This form is used for both masculine and feminine singular nouns, such as 'un médico profesional' or 'una fotógrafa profesional'.
Does 'profesionales' always mean someone who is paid?
Yes, primarily. While it means someone who works in a career, it also strongly implies a high level of skill or conduct, especially when used as an adjective (e.g., 'un comportamiento profesional' means having good conduct).