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Work & Professions in Spanish

Dive into the world of work and professions in Spanish! This vocabulary set will equip you to discuss jobs, industries, and career paths, whether you're looking for work abroad, networking, or just chatting about daily life. Interestingly, many Spanish job titles are gender-specific and change based on who holds the position, unlike some English equivalents.

Quick Reference

SpanishEnglishExampleLevel
managerEl administrador del edificio vive en el primer piso.A2
agente
agentMi agente de viajes me consiguió un vuelo muy barato.A2
agentsLos agentes de viajes nos ayudaron a reservar el vuelo.A2
architectEl arquitecto presentó los planos para el nuevo museo.A1
assignedPor favor, siéntate en tu lugar asignado.A2
attendanceLa profesora pasó lista para verificar la asistencia.A1
assistantMi asistente me ayuda a organizar todas las reuniones.A2
to attend¿Vas a asistir a la reunión de mañana?A1
associatedEl riesgo asociado a este plan es mínimo.B1
autor
authorGabriel García Márquez es el autor de 'Cien años de soledad'.A1
dancerEl bailarín principal recibió muchos aplausos.A2
bankingNecesito abrir una cuenta bancaria.A2

A1Beginner (54 words)

A professional architect wearing a yellow hard hat looking at a rolled-up blueprint in front of a modern building frame.
arquitecto

architect

El arquitecto presentó los planos para el nuevo museo.

A colorful storybook illustration showing three diverse people sitting in chairs facing a small stage, indicating their presence at an event.
asistencia

attendance

La profesora pasó lista para verificar la asistencia.

A high-quality illustration showing a young student sitting attentively at a desk in a brightly colored classroom, focusing on a teacher (out of frame).
asistir

to attend

¿Vas a asistir a la reunión de mañana?

A person proudly holding a thick, closed book next to a fountain pen and a stack of papers on a simple wooden desk.
autor

author

Gabriel García Márquez es el autor de 'Cien años de soledad'.

A friendly firefighter in a red helmet and yellow protective suit holding a fire hose.
bombero

firefighter

Llamaron a los bomberos para apagar el incendio.

A friendly person standing behind a wooden counter, holding a gold coin and smiling.
cajero

cashier

El cajero me dio el cambio equivocado.

A smiling man dressed as a waiter, wearing a white shirt and black vest, holding a silver tray with a covered dish, standing in a simple restaurant setting.
camarero

waiter

Disculpe, camarero, ¿me trae la cuenta, por favor?

A friendly kangaroo standing in a grassy field with a baby kangaroo in its pouch.
canguro

kangaroo

El canguro salta muy alto.

A cheerful cartoon person standing on a simple stage, holding a microphone and singing, with musical notes floating above their head.
cantante

singer

Ella es una cantante de ópera muy famosa en Europa.

A storybook illustration showing a cheerful chef wearing a white hat and apron, stirring a pot on a stove in a clean kitchen.
cocinero

cook

El cocinero de este restaurante es famoso por sus postres.

Two young children, a boy and a girl, sitting at adjacent school desks, smiling and looking at the same open textbook.
compañero

classmate

Mi compañero de clase me ayuda con la tarea.

A person wearing a professional uniform sitting in the driver's seat of a large vehicle, hands gripping the steering wheel, focused on the road ahead.
conductor

driver

El conductor del autobús fue muy amable.

Two professional cartoon figures shaking hands firmly over a thick document tied with a red ribbon on a wooden table, symbolizing a formal agreement.
contrato

contract

Necesito firmar el contrato antes de empezar a trabajar.

A colorful storybook illustration showing a professional dentist wearing a white coat and gloves, examining a patient's open mouth with a small dental mirror.
dentista

dentist

Necesito una cita con el dentista para revisar mis muelas.

A friendly doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope around their neck, representing a medical professional.
doctor

doctor

Necesito una cita con el doctor.

A friendly female doctor wearing a white lab coat and a stethoscope around her neck.
doctora

doctor

La doctora dijo que necesito descansar dos días.

A person with a friendly expression sitting at a simple wooden desk, actively typing on a laptop, representing a worker earning wages.
empleado

employee

El nuevo empleado de la tienda es muy rápido.

A colorful storybook illustration showing a cheerful person wearing professional attire sitting at a clean desk with a laptop and a potted plant, representing a job or position of work.
empleo

job

Busco un empleo a tiempo parcial para pagar mis estudios.

A brightly colored, stylized corporate building with large windows and a distinct, simple geometric symbol above the entrance, symbolizing a commercial organization.
empresa

company

Trabajo para una empresa de software muy grande.

A friendly male nurse in blue scrubs wearing a stethoscope around his neck.
enfermero

nurse

El enfermero me puso la vacuna esta mañana.

A friendly person wearing a tracksuit and holding a whistle, standing on a green sports field and pointing while giving instructions to a soccer player.
entrenador

coach

El entrenador les dijo a los jugadores que corrieran más rápido.

A person wearing a simple shirt sits intently at a small wooden desk, writing in an open notebook with a pen. A small stack of colorful finished books rests on the desk beside the notebook.
escritor

writer

Mi escritor favorito es Gabriel García Márquez.

A large, rectangular industrial factory building made of red brick with three tall, smoking smokestacks, set against a clear blue sky.
fábrica

factory

Mi tío trabaja en una fábrica de coches muy grande.

A person wearing exercise clothes bending over to touch their toes, illustrating physical activity.
físico

physical

El ejercicio físico es importante para la salud.

A man wearing a vest and hat, holding a large camera up to his eye, ready to take a picture outdoors.
fotógrafo

photographer

El fotógrafo tomó unas fotos increíbles de la boda.

A soccer player in a colorful uniform kicking a soccer ball on a green field.
futbolista

soccer player

Lionel Messi es un futbolista muy famoso.

A storybook illustration of a happy farmer standing in a sunny field wearing a straw hat and blue overalls, holding a basket overflowing with fresh vegetables.
granjero

farmer

El granjero se levantó al amanecer para ordeñar las vacas.

An illustration showing two professional managers, a man and a woman, wearing business attire, standing at the head of a long conference table reviewing documents.
jefes

bosses

Mis jefes me dieron un aumento de sueldo.

A friendly male teacher standing at a low desk in a colorful classroom, holding up a bright red apple for two small, attentive children.
maestro

teacher

El maestro de mi hijo es muy paciente.

A smiling person dressed in blue overalls and a baseball cap, representing a mechanic, is tightening a large bolt on a metallic engine using a silver wrench.
mecánico

mechanic

Mi coche se averió y tuve que llamar a un mecánico.

A friendly male doctor wearing a white lab coat and a stethoscope around his neck, smiling reassuringly.
médico

doctor

Tengo una cita con el médico mañana.

A colorful illustration of a smiling musician sitting on a stool and playing a red acoustic guitar.
músico

musician

Mi hermano es un músico muy talentoso.

A colorful storybook illustration showing an adult woman, acting as a babysitter, sitting comfortably on the floor and reading a large picture book to a happy toddler.
niñera

babysitter

Contratamos una niñera para cuidar a los niños durante la boda.

A friendly baker in a white apron holding a fresh loaf of bread.
ocupación

job

Por favor, escriba su ocupación en esta línea.

A friendly person holding professional styling scissors and a comb, standing next to a salon chair.
peluquero

hairdresser

Mi peluquero siempre me corta el pelo muy bien.

A simple storybook illustration of a solitary figure sitting quietly, holding a pen poised over an open notebook, symbolizing a poet preparing to write.
poeta

poet

Mi abuelo era un poeta muy famoso en su pueblo.

A brightly colored, stylized police patrol car with flashing blue and red lights, representing the police institution.
policía

the police

Si tienes una emergencia, llama a la policía.

A soccer goalkeeper wearing gloves and a colorful uniform is diving to catch a soccer ball in front of a goal net.
portero

goalkeeper

El portero atajó el penalti en el último minuto.

A cartoon illustration of an engineer or architect wearing a yellow hard hat and holding a blue rolled-up blueprint, symbolizing a job requiring specialized training.
profesión

profession

Mi hermana eligió la abogacía como profesión.

A friendly male teacher standing in a classroom next to a large green chalkboard, holding a piece of chalk and smiling.
profesor

teacher

Mi profesor de español es de Madrid.

A smiling female teacher standing in a brightly lit classroom next to a green chalkboard.
profesora

teacher

Mi profesora de historia nos dio mucha tarea.

A simple illustration showing a worker happily receiving a neat stack of currency bills from an employer's hand, representing a salary payment.
salario

salary

Mi salario me permite ahorrar un poco cada mes.

A drawing of a hand accepting a tidy stack of cash and coins, symbolizing a salary payment.
sueldo

salary

Mi sueldo es suficiente para pagar el alquiler.

A young student sitting at a wooden desk with an open textbook and notebook, holding a pencil, focused on completing their school assignment.
tarea

homework

¿Hiciste la tarea de matemáticas?

A friendly person wearing a uniform cap sitting behind the steering wheel of a bright yellow car.
taxista

taxi driver

El taxista conoce muy bien las calles de la ciudad.

A smiling construction worker wearing a yellow hard hat and blue overalls, holding a hammer and a piece of wood.
trabajador

worker

Necesitamos un trabajador para el turno de la noche.

A woman diligently tending to a lush vegetable garden, pulling weeds and caring for plants.
trabajadora

hard-working

Mi madre es la persona más trabajadora que conozco.

A young woman actively typing on a laptop at a desk in a bright office setting, illustrating the concept of having a job.
trabajar

to work

Mi hermana trabaja en un hospital.

A person sitting at a desk in a bright office, focused on their work on a laptop, representing the concept of a job or work.
trabajo

work

Tengo mucho trabajo esta semana.

A smiling market vendor standing behind a simple wooden stall, holding a bright red apple out to a customer.
vendedor

salesperson

El vendedor de la tienda nos ofreció un descuento.

A friendly barber in a white apron cutting a man's hair in a classic barber chair.
barbero

barber

Mi barbero siempre me deja el pelo perfecto.

A friendly mail carrier in a blue uniform delivering a letter to a mailbox.
cartero

mail carrier

El cartero dejó las cartas en el buzón.

A friendly waiter in a uniform holding a silver tray with a glass of juice and a plate of food.
mesero

waiter

El mesero trae la cuenta.

A person sitting on a bench playing a large black piano.
pianista

pianist

Mi hermana es una pianista muy talentosa.

A2Elementary (102 words)

A person wearing a professional vest standing in a bright office lobby holding a clipboard and greeting people.
administrador

manager

El administrador del edificio vive en el primer piso.

A professional travel agent sitting at a desk with a small globe and holding an airplane ticket, illustrating a business representative.
agente

agent

Mi agente de viajes me consiguió un vuelo muy barato.

A smiling person in a simple business suit stands holding a clipboard, representing a professional agent or representative.
agentes

agents

Los agentes de viajes nos ayudaron a reservar el vuelo.

A small wooden chair with a bright red name tag hanging from it in a tidy classroom.
asignado

assigned

Por favor, siéntate en tu lugar asignado.

A colorful storybook illustration showing a professional assistant, smiling, handing a blue folder to another person seated at a large wooden desk.
asistente

assistant

Mi asistente me ayuda a organizar todas las reuniones.

A male dancer wearing a simple vest and trousers performing a graceful leap in the air.
bailarín

dancer

El bailarín principal recibió muchos aplausos.

A classic stone bank building with tall pillars and a large heavy door.
bancario

banking

Necesito abrir una cuenta bancaria.

A smiling person in professional clothing stands behind a wooden podium, waving to an unseen audience, symbolizing a candidate running for office.
candidato

candidate

El candidato presidencial prometió bajar los impuestos.

A friendly butcher standing behind a counter displaying cuts of meat, holding a large knife.
carnicero

butcher

Necesito ir al carnicero antes de la cena.

Three stylized runners sprinting intensely on a red track toward a clearly marked finish line banner, illustrating a competition of speed.
carrera

race

Mi hermano ganó la carrera de 100 metros.

A clear glass beaker filled with bright green liquid, gently bubbling, resting on a small metal lab stand.
científico

scientific

Necesitamos evidencia científica antes de publicar los resultados.

Two professionals, a man and a woman, sitting at a large desk and reviewing a document together, illustrating professional collaboration.
colega

colleague

Mi colega de departamento me ayudó a terminar el informe.

A hand carefully placing a small potted plant onto a wooden shelf.
colocación

placement

La colocación de los cuadros en la pared me gusta mucho.

A high quality storybook illustration showing a professional counselor sitting at a desk, leaning forward slightly and offering reassuring advice to a client who is listening intently.
consejero

counselor

Mi consejero de la universidad me ayudó con la matrícula.

A professional person in a suit sitting at a desk with a stack of gold coins and a calculator.
contador

accountant

Mi contador dice que debemos pagar los impuestos mañana.

A professional manager in a suit shaking hands with a cheerful person who is holding a folder, signifying a new job hire.
contratar

to hire

La empresa necesita contratar a tres ingenieros nuevos.

A person wearing professional attire standing at the entrance of a school, holding a clipboard, looking authoritative.
director

director

El director de la escuela dio un discurso.

A confident woman in a dark business suit standing assertively behind a large wooden executive desk, signifying her role as the head of an organization.
directora

director

La directora de la empresa firmó el contrato.

A person using a wooden spoon to stir a large pot of soup.
emplear

to use

Debes emplear las herramientas adecuadas para arreglar la silla.

A smiling person wearing a blue vest and holding a clipboard, standing in front of a neatly organized shelf section in a store, symbolizing a manager.
encargado

manager

El encargado del almacén revisó el inventario.

A colorful illustration of a smiling nurse wearing light blue scrubs and a stethoscope, representing the profession of nursing.
enfermería

nursing

Estudió enfermería porque le encanta ayudar a la gente.

A focused doctor wearing scrubs and a stethoscope, gently examining a simple, large model of a human brain with a magnifying glass, symbolizing a medical specialty.
especialidad

specialty

¿Cuál es tu especialidad en la universidad?

A scientist in a lab coat looking into a microscope, symbolizing expertise and specialization.
especialista

specialist

Necesitas ver a un especialista del corazón.

A uniformed security guard standing at attention next to a large, closed metal gate.
guardia

guard

El guardia de seguridad revisó mi mochila antes de entrar al museo.

A friendly man dressed as an engineer wearing a hard hat and holding blueprints, smiling next to a complex machine.
ingeniero

engineer

Mi hermano es ingeniero civil y diseña puentes.

A swimming instructor showing a student how to move their arms in a pool.
instructor

instructor

Mi instructor de manejo es muy paciente.

A cartoon detective wearing a trench coat and hat, kneeling down and using a large magnifying glass to closely examine a single footprint on a dirt path.
investigar

to investigate

La policía está investigando el robo en el banco.

A woman in professional attire sitting behind a large, clean executive desk, looking confident and authoritative, symbolizing a manager.
jefa

boss

Mi jefa me pidió que terminara el informe antes del almuerzo.

A professional man in a dark suit sitting confidently at a large, polished desk in a bright, modern office, representing a boss or chief.
jefe

boss

Mi jefe es muy amable y comprensivo.

A carpenter at a workbench with wood shavings and tools, illuminated by sunlight through a window.
jornada

working day

Mi jornada laboral termina a las seis de la tarde.

A smiling elderly person sitting in a comfortable garden chair, holding a gardening tool with a small plant nearby.
jubilación

retirement

Mi abuelo está muy feliz desde su jubilación.

An elderly person smiling and relaxing in a hammock between two palm trees.
jubilado

retired

Mi abuelo está jubilado desde el año pasado.

A desk with a laptop, a notebook, and a small potted plant, representing a work environment.
laboral

work

Mi jornada laboral termina a las seis de la tarde.

A person sitting comfortably in a large armchair, deeply engrossed in an open book.
lector

reader

Juan es un gran lector de novelas de misterio.

A cartoon illustration of a smiling sailor wearing a white cap and blue uniform, holding a coiled piece of rope over his shoulder.
marinero

sailor

El viejo marinero contó historias increíbles sobre el océano.

A colorful set of wooden geometric shapes like a cube, a sphere, and a pyramid sitting on a table.
matemático

mathematical

Necesito resolver un problema matemático muy difícil.

A cheerful delivery person running while holding a sealed scroll, symbolizing the delivery of a message.
mensajero

messenger

El mensajero llegó con un paquete urgente.

A small, unpainted wooden architectural model of a house prototype sitting on a workbench.
modelo

model

Este nuevo modelo de coche es más eficiente.

A pristine document with a large, authoritative red wax seal stamped on the corner, representing official authorization.
oficial

official

El comunicado oficial será publicado mañana.

A small neat stack of colorful paper money and several gold coins resting on a plain wooden table, representing earned salary or wages.
paga

pay

Mi paga mensual llega el día 25.

A stylized illustration of a professional journalist wearing a simple suit jacket, holding a large silver microphone up to their mouth, ready to report the news.
periodista

journalist

La periodista cubana ganó un premio por su reportaje.

A cartoon pilot wearing a uniform and hat, smiling inside the cockpit of an airplane.
piloto

pilot

El piloto anunció que el vuelo se retrasaría.

A colorful digital document layout with empty boxes for photos and lines for text, shown on a simple tablet screen.
plantilla

template

He descargado una plantilla para mi currículum.

A friendly cartoon police officer wearing a blue uniform and hat, standing and smiling.
poli

cop

¡Cuidado! Hay un poli en la esquina vigilando la velocidad.

A formally dressed person standing behind a wooden podium, giving a speech to represent a leader or president.
presidente

president

El presidente dio un discurso importante.

A flat lay of tools associated with skilled labor, including a bright red wrench, a yellow hard hat, and a blue rolled blueprint, symbolizing items related to a job or career.
profesional

professional

Necesitamos un equipo profesional para este proyecto.

A scientist in a white lab coat holding a test tube with colorful liquid.
químico

chemical

Hubo una reacción química en el laboratorio.

A drawing of a man dressed professionally, holding a microphone close to his mouth and a small notepad in the other hand, actively reporting news.
reportero

reporter

El reportero hizo muchas preguntas sobre el incendio.

A person in professional attire standing between a crowd of diverse individuals and a large building entrance, holding a simple blue banner, symbolizing their role as a representative.
representante

representative

Cada estado envía un representante al congreso.

A shiny red first aid kit with a white cross on the front, sitting on a clean surface.
sanitario

health

El sistema sanitario de este país es excelente.

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a person sitting at a wooden desk, focused on organizing a stack of colorful files and administrative documents.
secretario

secretary

El secretario organizó todos los documentos para la reunión de hoy.

A cartoon illustration of a soldier in a green uniform and helmet standing at attention.
soldado

soldier

Mi tío es un soldado que sirve en la armada.

A brightly lit interior of a carpentry workshop showing a wooden workbench, various hand tools hanging neatly on the wall, and a piece of unfinished furniture.
taller

workshop

Mi padre lleva el coche al taller cada seis meses.

A person sitting at a cozy desk with two open books, carefully writing in a notebook.
traductor

translator

Uso un traductor en mi teléfono para leer el menú.

A friendly veterinarian in a white coat smiling and holding a small puppy.
veterinario

vet

Tengo que llevar al perro al veterinario mañana.

A skilled artisan sitting at a wooden workbench, carefully stitching a brown leather shoe with a needle and thread.
zapatero

shoemaker

Llevé mis botas favoritas al zapatero para cambiarles las suelas.

A person wearing a formal suit standing near a desk, holding the balanced scales of justice.
abogado

lawyer

Mi hermano es abogado y trabaja en un bufete grande.

A friendly farmer in denim overalls and a straw hat standing in a lush green field, holding a wooden basket filled with fresh vegetables.
agricultor

farmer

El agricultor trabaja en el campo desde que sale el sol.

A person dressed in a simple, official suit, representing a mayor, standing on a small pedestal and proudly holding a large, antique-looking key, symbolizing the city's authority.
alcalde

mayor

El alcalde anunció que se construirá un nuevo parque.

A man in a colorful costume juggling bright balls on a stage at a festive outdoor party.
animador

entertainer

El animador del hotel organizó un concurso de baile.

A student holding a folder and a pencil, looking at a stack of papers on a desk.
asignación

assignment

Tengo una nueva asignación en mi clase de español.

A storybook illustration showing a cheerful assistant in an apron handing a bright orange carrot to a taller chef in a brightly lit kitchen.
ayudante

assistant

Mi nuevo ayudante es muy eficiente con las llamadas.

A friendly person in a professional suit standing behind a marble counter in a grand building.
banquero

banker

Mi tío es banquero y trabaja en la ciudad.

A young student in a crisp, formal military uniform standing at attention.
cadete

cadet

El cadete saludó al capitán con respeto.

A camel with two humps standing on a sand dune in a vast desert.
camello

camel

Los camellos pueden pasar muchos días sin beber agua.

A friendly person sitting behind the steering wheel of a large truck cab, looking through the windshield at the road ahead.
camionero

truck driver

Mi tío es camionero y maneja por toda España.

A confident male soccer player wearing a team uniform and a captain's armband, standing on a green field.
capitán

captain

El capitán del equipo marcó el gol de la victoria.

A massive, brightly colored container ship sailing on the ocean, loaded high with stacked shipping containers representing commercial goods.
cargo

cargo

El barco llegó al puerto con un cargo de plátanos.

A person wearing an apron and using a hand saw to cut a piece of wood on a workbench.
carpintero

carpenter

Mi tío es carpintero y hace muebles preciosos.

A friendly chef wearing a traditional tall white toque and a white uniform jacket, holding a large metal whisk.
chef

chef

El chef preparó un plato delicioso con mariscos frescos.

A storybook illustration of a man wearing a professional driver's uniform and cap, sitting behind the steering wheel of a vehicle, focused on the road.
chofer

driver

El chofer nos dejó justo en la entrada del teatro.

A person sitting at a wooden desk, focused on writing musical notes on a sheet of paper while a violin rests nearby.
compositor

composer

Beethoven es mi compositor favorito.

A friendly person wearing a work uniform, holding a large mop and a bucket in a clean hallway.
conserje

janitor

El conserje limpia el portal todas las mañanas.

A person wearing a yellow hard hat and a safety vest, holding a hammer and building a wooden frame for a house.
constructor

builder

El constructor terminó la casa en seis meses.

A friendly person wearing glasses sitting at a desk with a stack of papers and a small calculator.
contable

accountant

Mi hermana es contable y trabaja para una multinacional.

A colorful illustration depicting a tall adult figure holding the hand of a small child as they walk together on a sunny, grassy path, symbolizing guidance and upbringing.
criado

raised

Fui criado en el campo, por eso amo la naturaleza.

A person wearing a trench coat and fedora kneels down, examining a large footprint on the ground using a magnifying glass.
detective

detective

El detective buscaba pistas en la escena del crimen.

A cartoon detective wearing a trench coat and a fedora, kneeling down and examining a small, hidden clue on the ground using a large magnifying glass.
detectives

detectives

Los detectives llegaron a la escena del crimen muy rápido.

A person sitting at a large desk drawing a colorful blueprint of a house.
diseñador

designer

Mi hermano es un gran diseñador gráfico.

A person dressed as a secret agent, wearing a trench coat and fedora, hiding behind a large potted plant while peeking out to observe something secretly.
espía

spy

El espía logró infiltrarse en la base enemiga.

A friendly pharmacist in a white coat holding a bottle of medicine in a clean, organized pharmacy.
farmacéutico

pharmacist

Le pregunté al farmacéutico si este jarabe da sueño.

A friendly person sitting at a desk with a computer monitor, typing on a keyboard.
informático

IT specialist

El informático de la oficina arregló mi impresora.

A friendly investigator wearing a trench coat and a hat, kneeling down and closely examining a small footprint on the ground using a large magnifying glass, symbolizing the process of searching for clues.
investigación

investigation

La policía inició una investigación sobre el robo.

A person wearing a sun hat and overalls kneeling in a garden, planting a small green sprout into the soil.
jardinero

gardener

El jardinero viene todos los martes para podar los rosales.

A colorful masked wrestler in a bright ring raising their arms in victory.
luchador

wrestler

El luchador entró al ring con una máscara colorida.

A closed, rectangular, dark brown professional leather briefcase with a sturdy handle and two silver metal clasps, resting on a plain background.
maletín

briefcase

El abogado olvidó su maletín con los documentos importantes en el taxi.

A waiter in a white shirt and black apron holding a silver tray with a glass of water.
mozo

waiter

¡Mozo! ¿Nos trae la cuenta, por favor?

A worker in blue overalls carrying a toolbox and a wrench.
obrero

worker

El obrero lleva un casco de seguridad.

A carpenter wearing a tool belt is sanding a piece of wood on a workbench in a brightly lit workshop.
oficio

trade

Mi abuelo aprendió el oficio de zapatero a los quince años.

A person sitting on a small wooden boat holding a fishing rod over the water.
pescador

fisherman

El pescador sale al mar cada mañana a las cinco.

A friendly person standing on a stage holding a microphone and gesturing to the audience.
presentador

host

El presentador del programa de noticias es muy famoso.

A friendly professional sitting in a comfortable chair, listening and taking notes on a notepad while talking to someone.
psicólogo

psychologist

Mi psicólogo es muy simpático y me escucha bien.

A smiling waiter wearing a uniform and apron, balancing a tray carrying a covered dish in a restaurant setting.
servidor

server

El servidor de la cafetería es muy amable.

A young apprentice watching an older master blacksmith work at an anvil in a workshop.
aprendiz

apprentice

El aprendiz de panadero llega muy temprano al taller.

A male archaeologist carefully brushing dust off an ancient pottery jar in a sandy excavation site.
arqueólogo

archaeologist

El arqueólogo encontró una vasija antigua.

An astronaut in a white space suit floating in the dark void of space with a distant blue planet in the background.
astronauta

astronaut

El astronauta salió de la nave espacial.

A friendly male flight attendant in a professional blue uniform standing in an airplane aisle holding a small tray with a glass of water.
azafato

flight attendant

El azafato es muy amable.

A person wearing red boxing gloves and athletic gear standing inside a boxing ring.
boxeador

boxer

El boxeador se está preparando para el gran combate de mañana.

A sculptor working with a chisel on a large block of stone to create a statue.
escultor

sculptor

Miguel Ángel fue un escultor muy famoso.

A person wearing a yellow hard hat with a light on it, holding a pickaxe and standing near a rocky wall.
minero

miner

El minero usa un casco con luz.

A person sitting at a wooden desk, focused on writing in a large open book with a fountain pen.
novelista

novelist

Gabriel García Márquez es mi novelista favorito.

A woman in a classic maid uniform holding a feather duster and a cleaning bucket.
sirvienta

maid

La sirvienta preparó el desayuno temprano.

B1Intermediate (94 words)

Two colorful puzzle pieces interlocking to show a connection.
asociado

associated

El riesgo asociado a este plan es mínimo.

A high-ranking police officer in a formal blue uniform with prominent gold insignia on the shoulders, standing authoritatively.
comisario

police commissioner

El comisario de policía dio una rueda de prensa sobre el robo.

A cartoon character carrying a small cardboard box of belongings while walking away from an office building entrance, symbolizing being fired.
despedido

fired

El trabajador despedido no pudo pagar el alquiler.

A focused person sitting at a large wooden desk, using a red marker to mark corrections on a large stack of papers.
editor

editor

El editor revisó mi novela tres veces antes de publicarla.

An illustration of an engineer in a hard hat holding a rolled-up blueprint, standing confidently beside the concrete foundation of a large bridge or building under construction.
ingeniería

engineering

Estudió ingeniería civil para diseñar puentes.

A lonely figure in professional clothing sitting on a simple wooden bench, looking sad and holding an empty briefcase, symbolizing unemployment.
paro

unemployment

El paro juvenil es un gran problema social en el país.

A person wearing an apron standing in front of an easel, holding a palette and a brush, applying paint to a canvas in an art studio.
pintor

painter

Pablo Picasso fue un pintor y escultor muy influyente.

A storybook illustration of a confident person in a suit standing behind a podium, addressing people or giving a speech.
político

politician

El político prometió mejorar la educación.

A confident woman wearing a professional suit stands behind a wooden podium, illustrating a female head of state or government.
presidenta

president

La presidenta dio un discurso sobre la economía nacional.

A colorful market stall overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables under a striped awning.
puesto

job

Tengo un nuevo puesto en la oficina.

A person in professional attire dropping a large, ceremonial key into a return box near an office door, symbolizing resignation from a position.
renunciar

resign

Ella renunció a su trabajo para viajar por el mundo.

A neat office desk with a stapler, a folder, and a pen holder.
administrativo

administrative

El proceso administrativo es un poco lento en este país.

A person in a professional suit looking closely at a magnifying glass over a bar graph.
analista

analyst

Ella es la mejor analista de la empresa.

A professional person in a suit leaning over a table to point at a colorful map for another person.
asesor

advisor

Necesito hablar con mi asesor financiero antes de comprar la casa.

A teacher handing a small gardening tool to a student to give them a specific task.
asignar

to assign

El profesor asignó mucha tarea para el fin de semana.

A modern professional office with a large wooden table and leather chairs, representing a law firm.
bufete

law firm

Mi primo trabaja en un bufete de abogados muy famoso.

A mentor showing an apprentice how to plant a small tree in a pot.
capacitación

training

La empresa ofrece capacitación gratuita para los nuevos empleados.

A mentor showing a student how to plant a small tree in a garden.
capacitar

to train

La empresa va a capacitar a los nuevos empleados la próxima semana.

A person dressed in green surgical scrubs, a surgical cap, and a mask, holding a scalpel, depicted in a storybook style.
cirujano

surgeon

El cirujano explicó los riesgos de la operación con mucha calma.

A portrait of a male figure dressed in a formal military uniform with visible rank insignia on the shoulders and a matching cap, depicting a commander.
comandante

commander

El comandante ordenó a sus tropas que se prepararan.

A person with a small bandage on their arm receiving a large, colorful gift basket filled with fruit.
compensación

compensation

Recibí una compensación por el vuelo cancelado.

A colorful illustration of two people shaking hands over a desk, symbolizing a job offer being accepted.
contratado

hired

El jardinero fue contratado para trabajar tres días a la semana.

A person wearing a yellow hard hat and a safety vest, holding a blueprint and standing in front of a house under construction.
contratista

contractor

El contratista terminó la remodelación de la cocina antes de tiempo.

A person standing in the middle of a circle of people, handing out different colored folders to each individual.
coordinador

coordinator

El coordinador del proyecto vive en Madrid.

A sad person sitting on a park bench during the day while others in the background walk to work.
desempleo

unemployment

El desempleo ha bajado mucho este año.

A person walking away from a building holding a cardboard box filled with office supplies.
despido

dismissal

El despido fue totalmente inesperado para todos los empleados.

A person in a professional suit standing confidently at the head of a long wooden boardroom table.
directivo

executive

El directivo anunció los nuevos planes de la empresa.

A person standing at the front of a group, pointing toward a clear path ahead.
dirigente

leader

La dirigente del sindicato convocó a una reunión.

A friendly teacher standing by a chalkboard guiding a young student who is holding a book.
educador

educator

Mi tío es un gran educador que trabaja con jóvenes.

A colorful illustration of a hand pointing at a simplified blueprint or flow chart, demonstrating the action of carrying out a plan successfully.
ejecutivo

executive

Necesitamos una decisión ejecutiva rápida para resolver el problema.

A modern professional office building with large glass windows and a small green tree in front.
empresarial

business

Necesitamos un nuevo plan empresarial para el próximo año.

A man in a smart suit holding a briefcase and a smartphone, standing in front of a modern office building.
empresario

businessman

El empresario fundó su primera compañía a los veinte años.

A friendly person in a blue apron standing in a workshop, holding a finished wooden toy car they just made.
fabricante

manufacturer

El fabricante de este televisor ofrece dos años de garantía.

A large magnifying glass focuses sharply on a single fingerprint on a flat surface, symbolizing forensic investigation.
forense

forensic

La policía buscó evidencia forense en la escena del crimen.

A friendly government employee in a formal vest helping a citizen at a clean wooden desk in a public office.
funcionario

civil servant

Mi tío es funcionario y trabaja en el ayuntamiento.

A friendly person wearing a neat business suit stands in a brightly lit, organized office, holding a clipboard and giving a positive thumbs-up gesture.
gerente

manager

La gerente de ventas aprobó la nueva estrategia.

A formally dressed political leader, representing a governor, standing confidently in front of a grand official government building. The leader is wearing a ceremonial sash.
gobernador

governor

El gobernador del estado firmó la nueva ley.

A noble leader wearing a crown and a royal robe, standing tall with a kind expression.
gobernante

ruler

El pueblo eligió a un nuevo gobernante.

A tall, muscular figure wearing a dark suit stands close to a smaller person in everyday clothes, looking alert and protective. This illustrates a bodyguard.
guardaespaldas

bodyguard

El famoso actor contrató un guardaespaldas nuevo.

A uniformed security officer standing attentively beside a tall, locked metal gate, performing their duty.
guardián

guard

El guardián de seguridad revisó mi bolso antes de entrar al museo.

A character wearing a simple official uniform jacket and a peaked cap, holding a large magnifying glass and intently examining a clipboard.
inspector

inspector

El inspector de hacienda revisó todas las cuentas de la empresa.

A focused scientist wearing a white lab coat is studying a beaker filled with bright blue liquid on a clean laboratory desk.
investigador

researcher

El investigador principal presentó los resultados del estudio.

A smiling older man in a suit receiving a gold watch from a younger person in an office setting.
jubilar

to retire (someone)

La empresa va a jubilar a diez trabajadores el próximo mes.

A person in a bright vest painting a park bench with a brush.
labor

work

Su labor en la comunidad es admirable.

A person wearing a graduation gown and cap, holding a rolled diploma with a ribbon.
licenciado

graduate

Mi hermano es licenciado en Biología.

A formally dressed person in a dark suit standing behind a large wooden podium, representing a high-ranking government official or minister.
ministro

minister

El ministro de Sanidad anunció nuevas medidas sanitarias.

Two people sitting at a small table, shaking hands in agreement over a document.
negociador

negotiator

El negociador de la empresa consiguió un aumento de sueldo para todos.

A stack of colorful envelopes with a small sack of gold coins on a wooden desk, symbolizing payment.
nómina

payroll

La empresa paga la nómina el último día del mes.

A friendly emergency medical professional in a blue uniform kneeling down to help someone.
paramédico

paramedic

El paramédico llegó rápido en la ambulancia.

A man dressed as a shepherd, holding a crook, watching over a small flock of sheep in a green field.
pastor

shepherd

El pastor guió a sus ovejas a los pastos más verdes.

A colorful statue of a saint being carried through a town square decorated with colorful flags.
patronal

patronal

Mañana empiezan las fiestas patronales del pueblo.

A single wooden chess pawn standing in the center of the frame.
peón

pawn

He perdido un peón en el tercer movimiento de la partida de ajedrez.

A group of soccer players in matching blue uniforms standing together in a line on a green field.
plantel

squad

El equipo renovó a todo su plantel para la nueva temporada.

A person standing on a small stage holding a colorful megaphone and pointing towards a festive entrance.
promotor

promoter

El promotor del concierto anunció que las entradas están agotadas.

A kind professional, a psychiatrist, sitting in a comfortable armchair in a sunny, calm office. The psychiatrist is wearing a white lab coat and holding a small notepad and pen, signifying a therapeutic session.
psiquiatra

psychiatrist

Mi hermana es psiquiatra y trabaja en el hospital local.

A colorful billboard on a city street showing a bright, smiling sun.
publicitario

advertising

Vimos una campaña publicitaria muy creativa.

A hand holding a wooden pencil, writing on a clean sheet of paper on a wooden desk.
redactar

to write

Tengo que redactar un correo electrónico para mi jefe.

A stylized illustration of a professional person placing a simple, unsigned document onto an empty, clean desk in a quiet office, symbolizing a formal resignation.
renuncia

resignation

El presidente presentó su renuncia después del escándalo.

A colorful storybook illustration of a small stack of gold coins and a sealed envelope on a wooden table.
salarial

salary-related

He recibido un aumento salarial este mes.

A soldier in a simple green military uniform standing at attention. The rank insignia showing three upward-pointing chevrons, representing a sergeant, is clearly visible on the sleeve.
sargento

sergeant

El sargento dio la orden de avanzar.

A colorful storybook illustration showing three diverse workers (one in a hard hat, one in scrubs, one in a business shirt) standing shoulder to shoulder, linking arms in a display of collective strength and unity.
sindicato

union

El sindicato convocó una huelga para protestar por los despidos.

A drawing of a friendly professional, likely a therapist, sitting in a comfortable chair with a notepad on their lap, listening intently.
terapeuta

therapist

Necesito una cita con la terapeuta para hablar de mi estrés.

A colorful storybook illustration showing three smiling individuals wearing matching uniforms standing close together on the deck of a large ship, representing a unified crew.
tripulación

crew

La tripulación del avión fue muy amable durante el vuelo.

A wooden office desk with a computer and a chair, but no person sitting in it, and a bright green 'Available' sign on the desk.
vacante

vacancy

Hay una vacante para el puesto de recepcionista.

A child in a doctor's coat using a toy stethoscope on a teddy bear, looking happy and focused.
vocación

vocation

Desde pequeña supe que mi verdadera vocación era la enseñanza.

A person in a professional suit holding a folder and sitting in a waiting room chair.
aspirante

candidate

Había más de cien aspirantes para el puesto de profesor.

A person looking through a large telescope at a night sky full of stars and a distant planet.
astrónomo

astronomer

Mi hermano quiere ser astrónomo para descubrir nuevas galaxias.

A person wearing a yellow safety vest and holding a rolled-up blueprint, standing confidently in front of a construction site with workers in the background.
capataz

foreman

El capataz dio las instrucciones a los obreros al comenzar el día.

A filmmaker looking through the viewfinder of a professional movie camera on a tripod.
cineasta

filmmaker

Esa cineasta ganó un premio en el festival de cine.

A cheerful person standing on a small stage with a microphone, holding their arms out while laughing.
comediante

comedian

Mi hermano es el comediante de la familia.

A friendly shopkeeper standing behind a wooden counter filled with baskets of fresh fruit and vegetables.
comerciante

merchant

Mi abuelo era un comerciante de telas muy respetado.

A person standing behind a simple podium, wearing a suit and gesturing professionally as if giving a speech in a formal hall.
congresista

member of congress

La congresista dio un discurso sobre la educación.

A professional person in a suit pointing to a chart while talking to a colleague at a desk.
consultor

consultant

El consultor terminó el informe técnico ayer.

A person carrying a small cardboard box containing a plant and office supplies, walking away from a desk toward an open door.
dimitir

to resign

El presidente decidió dimitir tras el escándalo.

A friendly teacher standing in a classroom beside a large chalkboard.
docente

teacher

La docente entregó las notas finales ayer.

A professional person in a suit looking at a rising line graph on a large screen.
economista

economist

Mi hermana es una economista muy exitosa.

A colorful steam train traveling along a set of metal tracks through a green field.
ferroviario

railway

España tiene una gran red ferroviaria de alta velocidad.

A person sitting at a desk with a stack of papers and a pen, looking thoughtfully at a classic film camera nearby.
guionista

screenwriter

Ella es una guionista famosa de series de televisión.

A person in a library examining an old, thick book with a magnifying glass.
historiador

historian

Mi tío es historiador y trabaja en el museo nacional.

A person at the front of a line, leading others up a gentle green hill.
jefatura

leadership

Ella asumió la jefatura del departamento el mes pasado.

A manager in a suit standing next to a professional athlete on a field, holding a clipboard and talking.
mánager

manager

El mánager del cantante canceló la gira.

A formal butler in a tuxedo holding a silver tray.
mayordomo

butler

El mayordomo abrió la puerta y saludó a los invitados.

A friendly professional sitting at a desk, pressing a gold seal onto a thick paper document.
notario

notary

El notario tiene que firmar el contrato.

A friendly person standing behind a wooden podium, gesturing with open hands as if speaking to an audience.
predicador

preacher

El predicador habló sobre la importancia del perdón.

A friendly man with a beard wearing a traditional black suit and a small circular head covering, standing in front of a simple wooden podium.
rabino

rabbi

El rabino vive cerca de la sinagoga.

A person sitting at a desk with a laptop, focused on writing an article with a coffee mug nearby.
redactor

writer

Mi hermano es redactor en un periódico nacional.

A tailor carefully measuring a piece of blue fabric with a yellow measuring tape on a wooden table.
sastre

tailor

El sastre tomó mis medidas para hacerme un traje nuevo.

A group of diverse workers in colorful uniforms and safety gear standing together shoulder-to-shoulder to show solidarity.
sindical

union

Ella es una líder sindical muy respetada.

A man and a woman in formal attire working in a classic mansion, one carrying a silver tray and the other a stack of linens.
sirvientes

servants

Los sirvientes de la mansión prepararon la cena para los invitados.

A friendly person wearing a professional sailor uniform standing on the deck of a ship.
tripulante

crew member

El tripulante nos indicó dónde estaban las salidas de emergencia.

A person standing confidently behind a podium with several microphones, representing an official spokesperson.
vocero

spokesperson

El vocero del gobierno anunció las nuevas medidas.

A man in a vintage hat and coat sitting atop a wooden carriage, holding the reins of a horse.
cochero

coachman

El cochero guiaba los caballos con mucha habilidad.

A friendly historical merchant standing behind a wooden stall filled with colorful fabrics and spices.
mercader

merchant

El mercader vendía especias de tierras lejanas.

A person in a formal uniform holding a silver tray with a glass of water.
sirviente

servant

El sirviente de la mansión era muy leal a la familia.

B2Upper Intermediate (18 words)

A stern manager stands opposite a sad employee who is holding a small cardboard box containing their personal items.
despedir

to fire

Despidieron a Juan por llegar tarde todos los días.

A simple storybook illustration showing two figures representing a government hierarchy. One figure stands on a slightly elevated small platform, symbolizing the primary leader. The second figure stands immediately next to them on the ground level, signifying the second-in-command.
vicepresidente

vice president

El vicepresidente anunció un nuevo plan económico.

A formally dressed official, likely a commissioner, sitting confidently behind a large wooden desk in a bright office. A prominent, decorative governmental seal is visible on the wall.
comisionado

commissioner

El comisionado de derechos humanos investigará las denuncias.

A high quality simple colorful storybook illustration of a friendly person handing a basket of fresh food and a warm blanket to a grateful family.
prestación

benefit

He solicitado la prestación por desempleo tras perder mi trabajo.

A simple colorful storybook illustration of a person in professional business attire standing assertively and holding a rolled-up document, symbolizing their role as a legislator or senator.
senador

senator

El senador propuso una nueva ley sobre la educación.

A dignified leader in a formal suit standing proudly in front of a grand government building with stone columns.
canciller

Chancellor

Angela Merkel fue la primera mujer canciller de Alemania.

A distinguished professor in a university robe standing in front of a large bookshelf.
catedrático

senior professor

Mi abuelo fue catedrático de Medicina durante treinta años.

A distinguished person in academic regalia standing in front of a grand university building.
decano

dean

El decano de la facultad de leyes entregó los diplomas.

A person carrying a cardboard box filled with office supplies, walking away from an empty desk toward an open door.
dimisión

resignation

El director presentó su dimisión esta mañana.

A group of carpenters in matching aprons standing together holding wooden planks and tools.
gremio

union

El gremio de taxistas está en huelga hoy.

A person in a professional suit standing at a wooden podium, holding a quill pen and a thick document.
legislador

lawmaker

El legislador presentó un nuevo proyecto de ley sobre el medio ambiente.

A judicial official in a long black robe sitting behind a wooden bench.
magistrado

magistrate

El magistrado dictó una sentencia histórica sobre los derechos civiles.

A distinguished person in academic robes standing in front of a grand university building.
rector

chancellor

El rector de la universidad inauguró el nuevo edificio de ciencias.

A stern but fair person in a uniform standing in front of a heavy iron gate with a large ring of keys.
alcaide

warden

El alcaide de la prisión supervisa todas las actividades diarias.

A storybook illustration of an admiral. The figure is wearing a formal white naval uniform with gold trim and prominent rank insignia on the shoulder boards and sleeves.
almirante

admiral

El almirante dio la orden de zarpar a toda la flota.

A storybook illustration of a high-ranking military officer, a man with a stern expression, wearing a formal green uniform with prominent gold shoulder insignia and a peaked cap.
coronel

colonel

El coronel dio la orden de avanzar.

A high-ranking military officer in a formal blue uniform with gold medals and decorative epaulettes.
mariscal

marshal

El mariscal ordenó la retirada de las tropas.

A government official sitting at a large wooden desk with a stack of papers and a small flag, looking professional.
subsecretario

undersecretary

El subsecretario de salud dio una conferencia de prensa hoy.

Grammar Tips

Gender Agreement for Professions

Many professions in Spanish have distinct masculine and feminine forms. For example, 'abogado' (lawyer, male) and 'abogada' (lawyer, female). Always ensure the article and adjective match the gender of the person. 'El doctor' but 'La doctora'.

Invariable Profession Endings

Some job titles, especially those ending in '-ista' or '-nte', are the same for both genders. Context or the article ('el' or 'la') usually clarifies who you're talking about. For example, 'el/la artista' (the artist) or 'el/la estudiante' (the student).

Pluralizing Professions

Forming plurals for professions follows standard Spanish rules: add '-s' if the word ends in a vowel, and '-es' if it ends in a consonant. So, 'el agente' becomes 'los agentes', and 'el profesor' becomes 'los profesores'.

Common Mistakes

Incorrect Gender for Profession

Mistake:Ella es un arquitecto.

Correction: Ella es una arquitecta. — The adjective and article must agree in gender with the noun they describe. Since 'arquitecta' (architect, female) is feminine, the article 'una' must also be feminine.

Pluralizing Professions Incorrectly

Mistake:Los doctor es son inteligentes.

Correction: Los doctores son inteligentes. — Words ending in a consonant typically add '-es' to form the plural. 'Doctor' ends in 'r', so the plural is 'doctores'.

Confusing Job Titles

Mistake:Mi padre es un conductor del autobús.

Correction: Mi padre es un conductor de autobús. — When a job title functions as a descriptor of the type of work, the preposition 'de' is often used without an article before the noun specifying the field (e.g., 'conductor de autobús', 'ingeniero de software').

Cultural Notes

Respect for Titles

In many Spanish-speaking cultures, formal titles are used more frequently than in English-speaking countries, especially in professional settings. Addressing someone as 'Doctor/a', 'Profesor/a', or 'Señor/a' followed by their last name can show respect.

Job Titles and Nationality

When discussing someone's profession, it's common to include their nationality if it's relevant or if they are working abroad. For example, 'Es un ingeniero alemán' (He is a German engineer).

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