Work & Career

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Also commonly called 'el currículum vítae'. The plural 'currículums' is standard, though 'currícula' is occasionally used in formal writing.

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Combines with the verb 'tener' to express having an interview.

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Can refer to a job title or role, as well as a physical market stall in other contexts.

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The feminine form is 'la empleada' (plural: 'las empleadas').

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The feminine form is 'la jefa' (plural: 'las jefas').

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Use the preposition 'en' to indicate being at the office ('en la oficina').

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Synonymous with 'el salario'.

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Refers to both daily schedules and opening or working hours.

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Common phrases include 'convocar una reunión' (to call a meeting) and 'asistir a una reunión' (to attend a meeting).

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Common collocations include 'firmar un contrato' (to sign a contract) and 'romper un contrato' (to break a contract).

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When referring to job requirements, 'experiencia laboral' is the standard term.

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Often used interchangeably with 'la compañía' or 'el negocio'.

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Derived from the verb 'ascender' (to promote / to move up).

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Related to the reflexive verb 'jubilarse' (to retire).

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Followed by the preposition 'en' when indicating what one is working on.

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The expression 'ir a la huelga' means to go on strike.

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Can be masculine ('el colega') or feminine ('la colega'). Also commonly referred to as 'el compañero de trabajo'.

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Pairs with the verb 'enviar' (to send) or 'presentar' (to submit).

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In a professional context, 'competencias' usually translates to 'skills' or 'competencies'.

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Also commonly referred to as 'el paro', especially in Spain.

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Regular -ar verb. When hiring a specific person, it requires the personal 'a' ('contratar a alguien').

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Stem-changing verb (e > i) in the present and past tenses (despido, despidió). Also means 'to say goodbye'.

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Followed by the preposition 'a' when resigning from a position or right ('renunciar a algo').

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Regular -ar verb formed from 'tele-' and 'trabajar'.

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Commonly paired with 'completa' (full-time) or 'parcial' (part-time).