How to Say "professionalism" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “professionalism” is “formalidad” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Admiro su formalidad; siempre cumple con lo que promete.
I admire his reliability; he always fulfills what he promises.
En este trabajo se requiere mucha formalidad.
A lot of professionalism is required in this job.
Le falta formalidad para liderar el proyecto.
He lacks the seriousness needed to lead the project.
Gender Pattern
Most Spanish words ending in '-dad' are feminine. Always use 'la' or 'una' with formalidad.
Abstract Quality
This word describes a quality a person has, similar to how we use 'reliability' in English.
Mistaken for 'Formalness'
Mistake: “Thinking it only refers to wearing a suit.”
Correction: In Spanish, it more often describes someone who is dependable and keeps their word.
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