How to Say "jobs" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “jobs” is “trabajos” — use 'trabajos' when referring to multiple sources of employment or the general concept of working to earn money..
trabajos
trah-BAH-hos/tɾaˈβa.xos/
Examples
Ella tuvo dos trabajos a la vez para pagar la universidad.
She had two jobs at once to pay for university.
Los trabajos creativos son difíciles de encontrar.
Creative jobs are hard to find.
Always Plural Masculine
Since 'trabajos' is the plural of the masculine noun 'trabajo,' it always uses masculine plural adjectives and articles (e.g., 'los trabajos,' 'muchos trabajos').
Using 'Trabajos' for General 'Work'
Mistake: “Hago muchos trabajos hoy.”
Correction: Hago mucho trabajo hoy. (Use the singular 'trabajo' when referring to the general concept of 'work' or 'labor' without counting specific tasks or jobs.)
puestos
PWEH-stohs/ˈpwes.tos/
Examples
La empresa anunció que hay dos puestos vacantes.
The company announced that there are two open positions.
Los puestos del mercado venden frutas frescas.
The market stalls sell fresh fruits.
Los soldados se quedaron en sus puestos de vigilancia.
The soldiers stayed at their watch posts.
A Spot or a Role
As a noun, 'puestos' refers either to a physical spot where someone stands or sells (like a market stall) or an official job role or rank within a company.
Trabajos vs. Puestos
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