How to Say "internship" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “internship” is “práctica” — use 'práctica' for a general work experience or training period, especially when it's part of academic studies or a step towards a career..
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práctica
nounB1general
Use 'práctica' for a general work experience or training period, especially when it's part of academic studies or a step towards a career.
Examples
Mi hermana está buscando una práctica de verano en una editorial.
My sister is looking for a summer internship at a publishing house.
internado
een-tehr-NAH-doh/interˈnaðo/
nounB2medical
Use 'internado' specifically for a medical residency or a formal clinical practice period required for doctors.
Examples
Los estudiantes de medicina deben completar un año de internado rotatorio.
Medical students must complete a year of rotating internship.
Internship vs. Medical Residency
The most common mistake is using 'internado' for any type of internship. Remember that 'internado' is almost exclusively used for medical training. For any other field, 'práctica' is the correct term.
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