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How to Say "professions" in Spanish

The Spanish word forprofessionsis trabajosA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
careers or occupations
A person standing beside three items representing different types of jobs: a yellow construction helmet, a stack of colorful books, and a gardening trowel.

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.)

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