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How to Say "mission" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “mission” is “misión” — use this word for an important task or goal that someone is specifically sent to accomplish, often implying a sense of duty or purpose.

misiónA2

Use this word for an important task or goal that someone is specifically sent to accomplish, often implying a sense of duty or purpose.

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causa🔊B1

Use this word to refer to a principle, aim, or movement that one is committed to, often for a social or political reason.

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cometido🔊B1

Use this word for an assigned task, duty, or objective, especially one given within an organization or professional context.

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labor🔊B1

Use this word for work, especially when it is seen as noble, important, or humanitarian, focusing on the effort and dedication involved.

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operaciónB2

Use this word for a planned and coordinated effort or action, typically military, police, or business-related.

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embajada🔊C1

Use this word for a solemn or official task or errand, often involving delivering an important message or representing someone.

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misión

nounA2general
Use this word for an important task or goal that someone is specifically sent to accomplish, often implying a sense of duty or purpose.

Examples

Mi misión es ayudar a los demás.

My mission is to help others.

causa

kow-sahˈkawsa

nounB1general
Use this word to refer to a principle, aim, or movement that one is committed to, often for a social or political reason.
A group of diverse individuals standing shoulder-to-shoulder, holding up a large illustration of a green leaf, symbolizing a shared cause or movement.

Examples

Luchamos por una buena causa.

We are fighting for a good cause.

La protección del medio ambiente es su causa.

Protecting the environment is her cause.

cometido

ko-me-TEE-doko.meˈti.ðo

nounB1general
Use this word for an assigned task, duty, or objective, especially one given within an organization or professional context.
A determined small explorer holding a map and pointing towards a high, distant mountain peak, symbolizing a mission or objective.

Examples

El principal cometido de la empresa es innovar.

The company's main mission is to innovate.

Nuestro cometido en esta reunión es tomar una decisión final.

Our task in this meeting is to make a final decision.

Fallaron en su cometido y perdieron el partido.

They failed in their objective and lost the game.

Gender Check

Remember this noun is masculine: el cometido. It never changes form.

labor

lah-BOHRlaˈβoɾ

nounB1general
Use this word for work, especially when it is seen as noble, important, or humanitarian, focusing on the effort and dedication involved.
A person in a bright vest painting a park bench with a brush.

Examples

Su labor en la comunidad es admirable.

Their work in the community is admirable.

Es una labor difícil pero muy necesaria.

It is a difficult but very necessary task.

Reconocieron la labor de los científicos durante la crisis.

They recognized the work of the scientists during the crisis.

Unexpected Gender

Even though this word ends in '-r' (which is usually for masculine words), 'labor' is feminine. You must say 'la labor' or 'una labor'.

Labor vs. Trabajo

Use 'trabajo' for your job or workplace. Use 'labor' for the specific effort, the impact of your work, or a humanitarian mission.

Gender confusion

Mistake: “Me gusta el labor que haces.”

Correction: Me gusta la labor que haces. 'Labor' is always feminine in Spanish.

operación

nounB2general
Use this word for a planned and coordinated effort or action, typically military, police, or business-related.

Examples

La policía preparó una operación secreta para atrapar al ladrón.

The police prepared a secret operation to catch the thief.

embajada

em-ba-HAH-dahembaˈxaða

nounC1formal
Use this word for a solemn or official task or errand, often involving delivering an important message or representing someone.
A uniformed messenger formally handing a large, officially sealed scroll to another person, representing an official communication.

Examples

El mensajero llevaba una embajada urgente del rey al parlamento.

The messenger carried an urgent message from the king to the parliament.

Cumplió su embajada de paz con sumo cuidado.

He fulfilled his peace mission with utmost care.

Misión vs. Cometido

Learners often confuse 'misión' and 'cometido'. Use 'misión' when the task is a personal goal or something you are sent to do, like a personal quest. Use 'cometido' for a more formal, assigned duty or responsibility, especially in a job.

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