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
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
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
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
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
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