Professions in Spanish

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Learn common professions in Spanish and build practical vocabulary for talking about jobs, careers, workplaces, and what people do for a living. This lesson covers useful words such as médico (doctor), profesor (teacher), abogado (lawyer), and ingeniero (engineer), helping you describe occupations and discuss work naturally in Spanish.

Vocabulary

Profesor
Teacher
Médico
Doctor
Enfermero
Nurse
Policía
Police officer
Bombero
Firefighter
Cocinero
Chef
Camarero
Waiter
Conductor
Driver
Agricultor
Farmer
Ingeniero
Engineer
Abogado
Lawyer
Dentista
Dentist
Veterinario
Veterinarian
Mecánico
Mechanic
Electricista
Electrician
Fontanero
Plumber
Carpintero
Carpenter
Constructor
Builder
Pintor
Painter
Peluquero
Hairdresser
Barbero
Barber
Cajero
Cashier
Dependiente
Shop assistant
Recepcionista
Receptionist
Secretario
Secretary
Empleado de oficina
Office worker
Gerente
Manager
Contable
Accountant
Banquero
Banker
Vendedor
Salesperson
Dueño de un negocio
Business owner
Fotógrafo
Photographer
Periodista
Journalist
Escritor
Writer
Actor
Actor
Cantante
Singer
Músico
Musician
Bailarín
Dancer
Artista
Artist
Diseñador
Designer
Arquitecto
Architect
Programador
Programmer
Desarrollador web
Web developer
Diseñador gráfico
Graphic designer
Científico
Scientist
Farmacéutico
Pharmacist
Psicólogo
Psychologist
Trabajador social
Social worker
Traductor
Translator
Intérprete
Interpreter
Guía turístico
Tour guide
Auxiliar de vuelo
Flight attendant
Piloto
Pilot
Soldado
Soldier
Guardia de seguridad
Security guard
Repartidor
Delivery driver
Limpiador
Cleaner
Jardinero
Gardener
Entrenador personal
Personal trainer
Agente inmobiliario
Real estate agent
¿A qué te dedicas?
What do you do?
¿Cuál es tu trabajo?
What is your job?
Soy profesor.
I am a teacher.
Trabajo como médico.
I work as a doctor.
¿Dónde trabajas?
Where do you work?
Trabajo en un hospital.
I work in a hospital.
¿Te gusta tu trabajo?
Do you like your job?
Sí, me gusta mi trabajo.
Yes, I like my job.
Estoy buscando trabajo.
I am looking for a job.
Estoy desempleado.
I am unemployed.

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