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Professions Vocab

Here's a list of professions, categorized for easier reference:

Healthcare

  • Doctor

  • Nurse

  • Surgeon

  • Pharmacist

  • Dentist

  • Veterinarian

  • Physical Therapist

  • Psychologist

  • Paramedic

Education

  • Teacher

  • Professor

  • Tutor

  • School Counselor

  • Librarian

  • Educational Administrator

Engineering and Technology

  • Software Engineer

  • Civil Engineer

  • Mechanical Engineer

  • Electrical Engineer

  • Data Scientist

  • Web Developer

  • IT Specialist

  • Architect

Creative Arts

  • Graphic Designer

  • Artist

  • Photographer

  • Writer

  • Illustrator

  • Musician

  • Actor

  • Film Director

  • Interior Designer

Business and Finance

  • Accountant

  • Financial Analyst

  • Investment Banker

  • Marketing Manager

  • Human Resources Specialist

  • Real Estate Agent

  • Entrepreneur

Trades and Skilled Labor

  • Carpenter

  • Plumber

  • Electrician

  • Mechanic

  • Welder

  • Construction Worker

Law and Public Service

  • Lawyer

  • Judge

  • Police Officer

  • Firefighter

  • Social Worker

  • Politician

Science and Research

  • Scientist (e.g., Biologist, Chemist, Physicist)

  • Researcher

  • Astronomer

  • Environmental Scientist

Hospitality and Tourism

  • Chef

  • Bartender

  • Hotel Manager

  • Travel Agent

  • Tour Guide

Sports and Recreation

  • Athlete

  • Coach

  • Personal Trainer

  • Sports Official

Miscellaneous

  • Pilot

  • Flight Attendant

  • Farmer

  • Journalist

  • Translator

  • Event Planner

  • Clergy (e.g., Priest, Rabbi, Imam)


Here’s the list of professions with their Spanish equivalents:

Healthcare / Salud

  • Doctor / Doctor(a)

  • Nurse / Enfermero(a)

  • Surgeon / Cirujano(a)

  • Pharmacist / Farmacéutico(a)

  • Dentist / Dentista

  • Veterinarian / Veterinario(a)

  • Physical Therapist / Fisioterapeuta

  • Psychologist / Psicólogo(a)

  • Paramedic / Paramédico(a)

Education / Educación

  • Teacher / Profesor(a) or Maestro(a)

  • Professor / Catedrático(a)

  • Tutor / Tutor(a)

  • School Counselor / Orientador(a) escolar

  • Librarian / Bibliotecario(a)

  • Educational Administrator / Administrador(a) educativo(a)

Engineering and Technology / Ingeniería y Tecnología

  • Software Engineer / Ingeniero(a) de software

  • Civil Engineer / Ingeniero(a) civil

  • Mechanical Engineer / Ingeniero(a) mecánico(a)

  • Electrical Engineer / Ingeniero(a) eléctrico(a)

  • Data Scientist / Científico(a) de datos

  • Web Developer / Desarrollador(a) web

  • IT Specialist / Especialista en tecnología de la información (TI)

  • Architect / Arquitecto(a)

Creative Arts / Artes Creativas

  • Graphic Designer / Diseñador(a) gráfico(a)

  • Artist / Artista

  • Photographer / Fotógrafo(a)

  • Writer / Escritor(a)

  • Illustrator / Ilustrador(a)

  • Musician / Músico(a)

  • Actor / Actor / Actriz

  • Film Director / Director(a) de cine

  • Interior Designer / Diseñador(a) de interiores

Business and Finance / Negocios y Finanzas

  • Accountant / Contador(a)

  • Financial Analyst / Analista financiero(a)

  • Investment Banker / Banquero(a) de inversión

  • Marketing Manager / Gerente de marketing

  • Human Resources Specialist / Especialista en recursos humanos

  • Real Estate Agent / Agente inmobiliario(a)

  • Entrepreneur / Emprendedor(a)

Trades and Skilled Labor / Oficios y Trabajos Calificados

  • Carpenter / Carpintero(a)

  • Plumber / Fontanero(a) / Plomero(a)

  • Electrician / Electricista

  • Mechanic / Mecánico(a)

  • Welder / Soldador(a)

  • Construction Worker / Trabajador(a) de construcción

Law and Public Service / Derecho y Servicio Público

  • Lawyer / Abogado(a)

  • Judge / Juez(a)

  • Police Officer / Oficial de policía

  • Firefighter / Bombero(a)

  • Social Worker / Trabajador(a) social

  • Politician / Político(a)

Science and Research / Ciencia e Investigación

  • Scientist (e.g., Biologist, Chemist, Physicist) / Científico(a) (e.g., Biólogo(a), Químico(a), Físico(a))

  • Researcher / Investigador(a)

  • Astronomer / Astrónomo(a)

  • Environmental Scientist / Científico(a) ambiental

Hospitality and Tourism / Hospitalidad y Turismo

  • Chef / Chef / Cocinero(a)

  • Bartender / Bartender / Barman

  • Hotel Manager / Gerente de hotel

  • Travel Agent / Agente de viajes

  • Tour Guide / Guía turístico(a)

Sports and Recreation / Deportes y Recreación

  • Athlete / Atleta / Deportista

  • Coach / Entrenador(a)

  • Personal Trainer / Entrenador(a) personal

  • Sports Official / Árbitro(a) deportivo(a)

Miscellaneous / Varios

  • Pilot / Piloto

  • Flight Attendant / Auxiliar de vuelo

  • Farmer / Agricultor(a)

  • Journalist / Periodista

  • Translator / Traductor(a)

  • Event Planner / Organizador(a) de eventos

  • Clergy (e.g., Priest, Rabbi, Imam) / Clérigo (por ejemplo, Sacerdote, Rabino, Imán)


Additional Professions / Profesiones Adicionales

  • Baker / Panadero(a)

  • Butcher / Carnicero(a)

  • Chef / Chef / Cocinero(a)

  • Waiter / Camarero(a)

  • Bus Driver / Conductor(a) de autobús

  • Taxi Driver / Taxista

  • Farmer / Agricultor(a)

  • Hairdresser / Peluquero(a)

  • Plumber / Fontanero(a)

  • Electrician / Electricista

  • Painter (for walls) / Pintor(a) (de paredes)

  • Mechanic / Mecánico(a)

  • Librarian / Bibliotecario(a)

  • Cleaner / Limpiador(a)

  • Gardener / Jardinero(a)

  • Security Guard / Guardia de seguridad

  • Salesperson / Vendedor(a)

  • Cashier / Cajero(a)

  • Customer Service Representative / Representante de servicio al cliente

  • Construction Worker / Trabajador(a) de construcción

  • Hair Stylist / Estilista

  • Nanny / Niñera

  • Barista / Barista

Vocational Vocabulary / Vocabulario Vocacional

  1. Workplace / Lugar de trabajo

    • Office / Oficina

    • Factory / Fábrica

    • Workshop / Taller

    • Construction Site / Sitio de construcción

    • Restaurant / Restaurante

    • Hotel / Hotel

    • Store / Tienda

    • Clinic / Clínica

    • School / Escuela

  2. Tools / Herramientas

    • Hammer / Martillo

    • Wrench / Llave inglesa

    • Screwdriver / Destornillador

    • Shovel / Pala

    • Drill / Taladro

    • Paintbrush / Pincel

    • Scissors / Tijeras

    • Sewing Machine / Máquina de coser

  3. Work-Related Actions / Acciones relacionadas con el trabajo

    • Fix / Arreglar

    • Build / Construir

    • Cook / Cocinar

    • Clean / Limpiar

    • Repair / Reparar

    • Organize / Organizar

    • Design / Diseñar

    • Sell / Vender

    • Serve / Servir

    • Maintain / Mantener

    • Install / Instalar

    • Cut / Cortar

    • Measure / Medir

  4. Skills / Habilidades

    • Communication / Comunicación

    • Teamwork / Trabajo en equipo

    • Problem-solving / Resolución de problemas

    • Leadership / Liderazgo

    • Time Management / Gestión del tiempo

    • Customer Service / Atención al cliente

    • Negotiation / Negociación

    • Technical Skills / Habilidades técnicas

    • Creativity / Creatividad

    • Organization / Organización

    • Attention to Detail / Atención al detalle

  5. Work Conditions / Condiciones de trabajo

    • Full-time / Tiempo completo

    • Part-time / Tiempo parcial

    • Shift work / Trabajo por turnos

    • Overtime / Horas extras

    • Temporary / Temporal

    • Permanent / Permanente

    • Freelance / Trabajo independiente

    • Remote work / Trabajo remoto

    • On-site / En el lugar

    • Flexible hours / Horario flexible

    • Health benefits / Beneficios de salud

These additional words can be useful for a variety of job-related scenarios. Let me know if you'd like more detailed examples or anything specific for your student!


Here’s more vocabulary on the subject of jobs:

Job Types / Tipos de trabajos

  • Freelancer / Trabajador(a) independiente

  • Intern / Pasante

  • Apprentice / Aprendiz

  • Contractor / Contratista

  • Temp (Temporary Worker) / Trabajador(a) temporal

  • Full-time Worker / Trabajador(a) a tiempo completo

  • Part-time Worker / Trabajador(a) a tiempo parcial

  • Seasonal Worker / Trabajador(a) estacional

  • Volunteer / Voluntario(a)

Workplace Hierarchy / Jerarquía en el lugar de trabajo

  • Boss / Supervisor / Jefe / Supervisor(a)

  • Manager / Gerente

  • Team Leader / Líder de equipo

  • Employee / Empleado(a)

  • Assistant / Asistente

  • Co-worker / Colleague / Compañero(a) de trabajo

  • Director / Director(a)

  • CEO (Chief Executive Officer) / Director(a) ejecutivo(a)

  • CFO (Chief Financial Officer) / Director(a) financiero(a)

Job Responsibilities / Responsabilidades laborales

  • Manage / Gestionar

  • Supervise / Supervisar

  • Coordinate / Coordinar

  • Negotiate / Negociar

  • Delegate / Delegar

  • Train / Entrenar

  • Assist / Asistir

  • Schedule / Programar

  • Organize / Organizar

  • Execute / Ejecutar

  • Plan / Planificar

  • Review / Revisar

  • Approve / Aprobar

  • Report / Informar

Job Search / Búsqueda de trabajo

  • Resume / CV (Curriculum Vitae) / Currículum / CV

  • Job Interview / Entrevista de trabajo

  • Cover Letter / Carta de presentación

  • Job Opening / Vacancy / Vacante

  • Job Application / Solicitud de empleo

  • Hiring / Recruitment / Contratación

  • Reference / Referencia

  • Job Fair / Feria de empleo

  • Hiring Manager / Responsable de contratación

Workplace Skills / Habilidades en el lugar de trabajo

  • Problem-solving / Resolución de problemas

  • Decision-making / Toma de decisiones

  • Critical thinking / Pensamiento crítico

  • Communication Skills / Habilidades de comunicación

  • Multitasking / Multitarea

  • Customer Service Skills / Habilidades de atención al cliente

  • Technical Skills / Habilidades técnicas

  • Negotiation Skills / Habilidades de negociación

  • Leadership Skills / Habilidades de liderazgo

  • Time Management / Gestión del tiempo

  • Collaboration / Colaboración

Workplace Tools / Herramientas de trabajo

  • Computer / Ordenador / Computadora

  • Phone / Smartphone / Teléfono / Teléfono inteligente

  • Printer / Impresora

  • Scanner / Escáner

  • Whiteboard / Pizarra blanca

  • Desk / Escritorio

  • File Cabinet / Archivador

  • Workstation / Estación de trabajo

Job Benefits / Beneficios laborales

  • Health Insurance / Seguro de salud

  • Retirement Plan / Plan de jubilación

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) / Días de descanso pagados

  • Bonus / Bono

  • Commission / Comisión

  • Paid Sick Leave / Licencia por enfermedad pagada

  • Vacation Days / Días de vacaciones

  • Employee Discounts / Descuentos para empleados

  • Workplace Safety / Seguridad en el lugar de trabajo

Job-Related Actions / Acciones relacionadas con el trabajo

  • Promote / Promover

  • Fire / Despedir

  • Resign / Renunciar

  • Quit / Dejar (trabajo)

  • Retire / Jubilarse

  • Get a Raise / Recibir un aumento de salario

  • Apply for a job / Postularse para un empleo

  • Get Hired / Ser contratado(a)

  • Get Fired / Ser despedido(a)

This set of vocabulary covers a broad range of job-related topics and can help your student better understand and use language related to work and career contexts. Let me know if you need more!


Here are different ways to say "schedule" along with example sentences:

1. Agenda

  • Example: "Please review the agenda before the meeting."

  • Spanish: Agenda

2. Timetable

  • Example: "What’s your timetable for the day?"

  • Spanish: Horario

3. Calendar

  • Example: "I’ll check my calendar to see if I'm available."

  • Spanish: Calendario

4. Program

  • Example: "The program for the conference is ready."

  • Spanish: Programa

5. Plan

  • Example: "We need to make a plan for next week’s tasks."

  • Spanish: Plan

6. Itinerary

  • Example: "The travel itinerary includes stops in three cities."

  • Spanish: Itinerario

7. Roster

  • Example: "The shift roster has been updated for next month."

  • Spanish: Lista / Roster

8. Timeframe

  • Example: "The project’s timeframe is tight, so we need to stick to the schedule."

  • Spanish: Plazo

9. Slot

  • Example: "I’ve booked a time slot for the meeting."

  • Spanish: Franja horaria

10. Appointment

  • Example: "I have an appointment scheduled with the doctor tomorrow."

  • Spanish: Cita

11. Time Block

  • Example: "I’ve set aside a time block for answering emails this afternoon."

  • Spanish: Bloque de tiempo


These alternatives can be used based on context, such as formal or informal settings, and the specific type of scheduling involved. Let me know if you'd like more examples!


Here are several different ways to say "I would like to schedule an appointment", along with examples:

1. I'd like to set up an appointment.

  • Example: "I’d like to set up an appointment with you for next week."

2. I’d like to arrange an appointment.

  • Example: "Could we arrange an appointment for a consultation?"

3. I’d like to book an appointment.

  • Example: "I’d like to book an appointment to discuss the project."

4. I’d like to make an appointment.

  • Example: "I’d like to make an appointment with the dentist."

5. I’d like to schedule some time.

  • Example: "I’d like to schedule some time to meet and discuss this."

6. I’d like to reserve an appointment.

  • Example: "I’d like to reserve an appointment for tomorrow afternoon."

7. I’d like to plan a meeting.

  • Example: "I’d like to plan a meeting to go over the details."

8. Can we set up a time to meet?

  • Example: "Can we set up a time to meet next week?"

9. I need to fix a time for an appointment.

  • Example: "I need to fix a time for an appointment to discuss the contract."

10. I’d like to organize an appointment.

  • Example: "I’d like to organize an appointment for a follow-up."

These variations can be used in different settings, depending on the formality or the type of appointment you're referring to. Let me know if you’d like more!


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