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How to Say "positions" in Spanish

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puestos

PWEH-stohs/ˈpwes.tos/

nounB1general
Use 'puestos' when referring to specific job openings or available employment roles within a company or organization.
Three distinct objects representing different job positions: a white chef's hat, a yellow construction helmet, and a silver stethoscope, arranged side-by-side on a surface.

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.

posiciones

poh-see-SYOH-nes/posiˈsjo.nes/

nounA2general
Use 'posiciones' when talking about the physical location, arrangement, or stance of people, objects, or military units.
Three identical brightly colored geometric blocks are arranged in a specific, spaced formation on a simple surface, illustrating physical placement.

Examples

Los soldados mantuvieron sus posiciones durante toda la noche.

The soldiers maintained their positions throughout the night.

En yoga, hay muchas posiciones que requieren equilibrio.

In yoga, there are many positions that require balance.

El fotógrafo cambió las posiciones de las luces.

The photographer changed the locations of the lights.

Plural Form

This word is the plural of 'posición' (position). Notice the 'c' changes to 'c' to keep the sound consistent: posición → posiciones.

cargos

/cár-gos//ˈkaɾɣos/

nounB1formal
Use 'cargos' to refer to official titles, roles, or responsibilities, especially in a professional or hierarchical context like management.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a person in a professional suit standing behind a large ornate desk, holding a large, golden key, symbolizing a position of authority.

Examples

Hubo varios cambios en los cargos directivos de la empresa.

There were several changes in the company's management positions.

Ella renunció a todos sus cargos políticos después del escándalo.

She resigned from all her political posts after the scandal.

Always Plural

Remember that 'cargos' is the plural form of 'cargo'. To talk about a single job, use the singular 'cargo'.

Job Roles vs. Physical Location

Learners often confuse 'puestos' and 'cargos' with 'posiciones'. Remember that 'posiciones' almost always refers to physical placement, while 'puestos' and 'cargos' relate to jobs or professional roles. 'Puestos' is more common for general job openings, and 'cargos' for higher-level or official titles.

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