How to Say "career person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “career person” is “profesional” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Si tienes problemas legales, consulta a un profesional.
If you have legal problems, consult a professional.
Ella es una profesional de la arquitectura.
She is an architectural professional (an architect).
Los profesionales del hospital trabajan muchas horas.
The professionals at the hospital work many hours.
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.
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).
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