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How to Say "job interview" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “job interview” is “entrevista” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
for employment
A colorful illustration showing a professional interview setting. Two people are sitting across a small table from each other; one person is holding a clipboard and pen, representing the interviewer.

Examples

Tengo una **entrevista** de trabajo el lunes por la mañana.

I have a job interview on Monday morning.

La **entrevista** con el autor fue muy interesante.

The interview with the author was very interesting.

Necesitas preparar las respuestas para tu próxima **entrevista**.

You need to prepare the answers for your next interview.

Gender Check

Since 'entrevista' ends in '-a' and refers to a thing, it is feminine. Always use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it.

Verb Choice

Mistake: “Tener una entrevista (I have an interview)”

Correction: Hacer una entrevista (I am conducting an interview) or Tener una entrevista (I am the interviewee). In Spanish, you often 'hacer' (do/make) the interview if you are the one asking the questions.

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