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"Job" in Spanish: trabajo
el trabajo
A job is el trabajo (trah-BAH-hoh). It is masculine. Say busco trabajo when you look for work.
Job interview small talk
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How to pronounce trabajo
Say it
trah-BAH-hoh
/tɾaˈba.xo/
Three syllables: trah-BAH-hoh. Stress BAH. Soft j like English h.
"Job" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el trabajo | job / work Employment or work in general. | Employment or work in general. |
| busco trabajo | I'm looking for a job Said when job hunting. | Said when job hunting. |
| un trabajo nuevo | a new job Starting a new position. | Starting a new position. |
| el trabajo de oficina | office job Desk work in an office. | Desk work in an office. |
How to use trabajo in real life
- 1Job interview small talk
Me gusta mi trabajo actual.
I like my current job.
Mi trabajo is everyday.
- 2Looking for work
Busco trabajo cerca del centro.
I'm looking for a job near downtown.
Busco trabajo is the classic phrase.
- 3After getting hired
Empiezo un trabajo nuevo el lunes.
I start a new job on Monday.
Un trabajo nuevo marks a change.
Mistakes English speakers make with trabajo
Incorrect: La trabajo es difícil.
Correct: El trabajo es difícil.
Trabajo is masculine. Say el trabajo.
Incorrect: Tengo un job bueno.
Correct: Tengo un trabajo bueno.
Use trabajo, not the English word job.
Good to know
Trabajo covers both job and work. Empleo also means a job or position. Informal chat may say chamba in some countries.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching up about work
ChatPal
¿Cómo va tu trabajo?
How is your job going?
You
Bien. El trabajo es interesante.
Good. The job is interesting.
ChatPal
¿Trabajas desde casa?
Do you work from home?
You
Tres días a la semana.
Three days a week.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Job" in Spanish
Is trabajo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el trabajo, un trabajo nuevo.
How do I say I'm looking for a job?
Busco trabajo.
How do you pronounce trabajo?
trah-BAH-hoh. Soft j like h.
Is empleo the same as trabajo?
Often yes. Empleo stresses a paid position.
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