How to Say "coworkers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “coworkers” is “colegas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis colegas de trabajo organizaron una fiesta sorpresa.
My colleagues from work organized a surprise party.
Ella es una de mis colegas más respetadas en la universidad.
She is one of my most respected colleagues at the university.
¿Vas a invitar a todos tus colegas a la conferencia?
Are you going to invite all your associates to the conference?
Gender Flexibility
The word 'colega' (and its plural 'colegas') does not change its ending to indicate gender. Instead, the article tells you who is being discussed: 'el colega' (male) or 'la colega' (female).
Confusing 'Colega' and 'Amigo'
Mistake: “Using 'colega' when you mean a close personal friend.”
Correction: 'Colega' implies a professional or academic relationship. Use 'amigos' (friends) or 'conocidos' (acquaintances) for personal relationships.
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