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How to Say "retirement" in Spanish

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retiro

reh-TEE-roh/reˈtiɾo/

nounB1general
Use this word when referring to the general end of someone's working life and the period of leisure that follows.
An illustration of a smiling older person relaxing in a comfortable hammock under a palm tree, symbolizing the end of a working career.

Examples

Mi abuelo está disfrutando mucho de su retiro en la costa.

My grandfather is really enjoying his retirement on the coast.

Mi abuela está disfrutando mucho de su retiro en la costa.

My grandmother is really enjoying her retirement on the coast.

El plan de retiro que me ofrecieron es muy generoso.

The retirement plan they offered me is very generous.

Masculine Noun Rule

Remember that 'retiro' is always a masculine noun, so use 'el' or 'un' before it.

retirada

/reh-tee-RAH-dah//re.tiˈɾa.ða/

nounB2formal
Use this word when someone is stepping down or withdrawing from a specific career, profession, or public activity, often with a sense of finality.
A smiling older person in casual clothes sitting comfortably in a brightly colored chair on a porch. They are holding a fishing rod, and a closed, formal briefcase rests untouched on the floor beside them, symbolizing the end of a career.

Examples

La famosa actriz anunció su retirada de los escenarios.

The famous actress announced her retirement from the stage.

Tras 40 años, su retirada fue un evento emotivo.

After 40 years, her stepping down was an emotional event.

Retirada vs. Jubilación

Use 'retirada' when focusing on the act of leaving a specific activity or profession. Use 'jubilación' when referring to the status of being retired, often involving a pension.

Choosing between 'retiro' and 'retirada'

Learners often confuse 'retiro' and 'retirada' because both relate to ending a career. Remember that 'retiro' is the more general term for stopping work and entering a phase of rest, while 'retirada' often implies a more specific withdrawal from a particular field or stage.

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