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May 26, 2021 by Nicole Canún Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

100+ Everyday Spanish Words to Use at Work

Are you ready for a lesson on everyday Spanish words to use at work? 

This dynamic guide gives you a tour through simple everyday words that address the job search, hiring process, workplace, office vocabulary, and common Spanish words used during meetings. 

¡Pongámonos a trabajar!
Let’s get to work!

Looking for a Job: Vocabulary in Spanish

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, the hiring process takes on average 24 weeks! If you’re looking for a job, learn these everyday Spanish words related to your search and application process. 

Verbs

To look for a job – Buscar trabajo / buscar empleo

To work – Trabajar

To introduce yourself – Presentarse 

Nouns

Letter – La carta

Recommendation – La recomendación

Exam / test – El examen 

Appointment – La cita

Waiting list – La lista de espera

Interview – La entrevista

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Acing the Interview: Vocabulary in Spanish

17% of job seekers that apply ended up being asked for an entrevista according to Jobvite. The best advice for preparation is to:

  • pay attention to los detalles (details) 
  • Share your values through your modales (manners)
  • Research the company you want to work for! 47% of interviewers won’t hire someone that knows little or nothing about the company.  

Learn more: Top 10 Bilingual Interview Questions to Land Your Dream Job Abroad

Example Interview Questions and Statements in Spanish

Persona 1: ¿Puedo ver su curriculum?
Persona 2: Claro, lo tengo en esta carpeta.
Persona 1: Creo que estás sobrecalificada. ¿Dónde fue tu último trabajo?
Persona 2: En una agencia de marketing, aquí está mi carta de recomendación.
Persona 1: Estoy muy impresionado con tus credenciales. ¡Estás contratada!

Person 1: Can I see your resume?
Person 2: Of course, I have it in this folder.
Person 1: I think you are overqualified. Where did you work last?
Person 2: At a marketing agency, here’s my letter of recommendation.
Person 1: I am very impressed with your credentials. You are hired!

Describe Your Values in the Interview

As you describe yourself in an interview, you want to focus on core values that employers are seeking. These everyday Spanish words list principles and values that are guaranteed to get you the job.

Adjectives

Responsible –  responsable

Committed – comprometido

Proactive – proactivo

Creative – creativo

Self-confident – seguro de ti mismo

Loyal – leal

Honest – honesto

Punctual – puntual

Be a problem-solver – Ten capacidad para resolver problemas

Be a team player – Trabaja en equipo

Common Phrases

  • Have leadership skills – Tener habilidades de liderazgo
  • Have initiative – Tener iniciativa
  • Have a positive attitude – Tener una actitud positiva
  • Be self-motivated – Tener automotivación 

Getting Hired: Vocabulary in Spanish

¡Felicidades, has sido contratado!

Congratulations, you’ve been hired!

What kind of job did you get?

  • tiempo completo – full-time
  • medio tiempo – part-time
  • corto plazo – short-term
  • largo plazo – long-term
  • contrato – contract
  •  pasantía – internship

Spanish Words About the Workforce

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The soul of every empresa (company) is the people, from the cleaning staff all the way to the shareholders. 

FUN FACT! According to McKinsey, ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to generate higher income.

Accountants – Los contadores

Assistant – La asistente / El asistente

Boss – La jefa / El jefe 

Cleaning staff – El personal de limpieza

Client – La clienta / El cliente

Co-worker – La compañera de trabajo / El compañero de trabajo

Director – La directora / El director

Employer – La empleadora / El empleador

Exporter – La exportadora / El exportador

Importer – La importadora / El importador

Manufacturer – La fabricante / El fabricante

Personnel /  staff – El personal

Programmer – La programadora / El programador

Receptionist – La recepcionista / El recepcionista

Secretary – La secretaria / El secretario

Shareholder – La accionista / El accionista

Supplier – La proveedora / El proveedor

Team – El equipo

Technician – El técnico

Treasurer – La tesorera / El tesorero

Company Departments: Vocabulary in Spanish 

While every compañía (company) is different, they have one thing in common: important departments that keep the business running properly! 

This list shares common everyday Spanish words for job divisions:

  • Human resources – Recursos Humanos
  • The management – La gerencia
  • Customer service – El servicio al cliente
  • Logistics and operations – Logística y operaciones
  • Marketing – Comercialización (often called Marketing as well)
  • Finance and accounting – Finanzas y contabilidad
  • Purchasing – Compras
  • Research and development – Investigación y desarrollo
  • Public Relations – Relaciones públicas

Did You Know? Every human being is expected to hold 12 jobs in their lifetime according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And around 51% of employees look for new opportunities while employed at their current job. 

At the Office: Vocabulary in Spanish

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This list of work-related terms uses everyday Spanish words for physical areas within a workplace as well as office vocabulary. 

Physical Areas

Aisle – El pasillo

Building – El edificio

Cafeteria – La cafetería

Company – La compañía

Cubicles – Los cubículos 

Elevator – El elevador / el ascensor

Meeting room – La sala de juntas / de reunión

Office – La oficina / El despacho

Workplace – El lugar de trabajo

Office Vocabulary

Address book – La libreta de direcciones

Briefcase – El portafolios

Computer – La computadora

Database – La base de datos

Desk – El escritorio

Document – El documento

Email – El correo electrónico

Envelope – El sobre 

File – El archivo

Folder – La carpeta

Ink – La tinta

Keyboard – El teclado

Laptop – La computadora portátil 

Mail – El correo

Notebook – El cuaderno

Paper clip – El clip

Paperwork – El trámite

Pen – La pluma

Pencil – El lápiz

Photocopier – La fotocopiadora

Printer – La impresora

Report – El reporte

Scanner – El escáner

Spreadsheet – La hoja de cálculo

Stamp – El sello

Stapler – La engrapadora

Staples – Las grapas

Telephone directory – El directorio telefónico

Writing pad – El bloc

Verbs

To print – Imprimir

To type – Teclear

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At a Meeting: Vocabulary in Spanish

A lot can be said during a job meeting. You can negociar (negotiate) a new deal, discuss the impact of your product or service, or share the latest updates of your business niche. 

Here are common Spanish words used every day that apply to an office meeting.

Advertising – La publicidad

Benefits – Los beneficios

Business deals – Los negocios / Hacer negocios

Cash – El efectivo

Check – El cheque

Contract – El contrato

Demand – La demanda

Incentive – El incentive

Market – El mercado

Money – El dinero

Money reserve – La reserva

Negotiation – La negociación

Payments – Los pagos

Profit – El beneficio / El lucro

Purchase – La compra

Research – La investigación

Salary – El salario

Sale – La venta

Savings – Los ahorros

Shares – Las acciones

Stock-exchange – La bolsa

Supply – La oferta

Survey – La encuesta

Work agreement – El acuerdo

Verbs

To profit – Sacar provecho

Learn Everyday Spanish Words with HSA!

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Blogger, content creator, and marketer. Proudly Mexican. Been to 30 countries. I love learning from different cultures and trying their cuisines. Obsessed with Asia. Fluent in Spanish and English, not so much in French.
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