How to Say "occupational" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “occupational” is “laboral” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi jornada laboral termina a las seis de la tarde.
My work day ends at six in the evening.
Es difícil mantener un equilibrio entre la vida familiar y la vida laboral.
It is difficult to maintain a balance between family life and work life.
El gobierno anunció una nueva reforma laboral.
The government announced a new labor reform.
One Form for All
This word stays the same whether you are describing a masculine thing (un día laboral) or a feminine thing (una vida laboral).
Making it Plural
Because the word ends in a consonant (L), you add '-es' to make it plural: 'los días laborales'.
Using 'Trabajo' as a Descriptor
Mistake: “Mi trabajo vida es buena.”
Correction: Mi vida laboral es buena.
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