Have you ever wondered what the most common professions in Hispanic countries are? Suppose you have dreamed about working or doing business in Spain or Latin America. Then you are probably wondering what kind of jobs are the most prominent. As a Spanish learner, knowing about professions in Spanish is a must!
In today’s article, I will share a list of names of occupations in Spanish and a list of the most common professions in Spanish-speaking countries. Who knows? Maybe after this, you will decide to switch your career to bring you closer to the language and culture you like!
Let’s begin.
List Of Occupations In Spanish
You will notice that many of the following job titles in Spanish are quite similar to English, as they have Latin origins. Therefore, you will have an easier time remembering them.
How To Say ‘Occupation,’ Job, And Profession in Spanish?
Occupation: Ocupación[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Ocupación[/Speechword]
Job: Trabajo[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Trabajo[/Speechword]
Profession: Profesión[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Experto en Marketing Digital[/Speechword]
Common Job Titles In Latin America
Experto en Marketing Digital. (Digital Marketing Expert)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Experto en Marketing Digital[/Speechword]
- Gerente o Coordinador de Comercio Electrónico. (E-commerce Manager or Coordinator)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Gerente o Coordinador de Comercio Electrónico.[/Speechword]
- Personal de Apoyo Sanitario.(Healthcare Support Staff) [Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Personal de Apoyo Sanitario[/Speechword]
- El Enfermero/La enfermera. (Nurse)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Enfermero[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La enfermera[/Speechword]
- This profession specifies gender by adding the ending “a” for females or “o” for males.
- El Médico. (Physician) [Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Médico[/Speechword]
- Auxiliar de Fisioterapia. (Physical Therapy Assistant)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Auxiliar de Fisioterapia[/Speechword]
- Fisioterapeuta. (Physical Therapist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Fisioterapeuta[/Speechword]
- Asistente de Salud en el Hogar (Home Health Assistant) [Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Asistente de Salud en el Hogar[/Speechword]
- Bioquímicos (Biochemist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Bioquímicos[/Speechword]
- Farmacéutico/a(Pharmacist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Farmacéutico[/Speechword]
- Asesores y Gerentes Financieros. (Financial Advisors and Managers)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Asesores y Gerentes Financieros[/Speechword]
- Agente de Bienes Raíces. (Real Estate Agent)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Agente de Bienes Raíces[/Speechword]
- Especialista en Desarrollo de Negocios. (Business Development Specialist) [Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Especialista en Desarrollo de Negocios.[/Speechword]
- Ingeniero de Datos. (Data engineer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Ingeniero de Datos[/Speechword]
- Desarrolladores Front-End. (Front-End Developers)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Desarrolladores Front-End[/Speechword]
- Gerente del Servicio al Ciente. (Customer Service Manager)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Gerente del Servicio al Ciente.[/Speechword]
- Generador de Contenidos Digitales. (Digital Content Generator)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Generador de Contenidos Digitales[/Speechword]
What Jobs Are Most Popular In Spain?
If you love service and tourism, Spain is your ideal country to study or work, as those professions dominate the market.
In addition, if you are waiting for that opportunity to move to work in Spain, you can look for opportunities in the sales, marketing, technology, and engineering sectors. Those are constantly in high demand, according to data gathered at EAE Business School.
Although there are several other kinds of occupations that are popular among graduate Spaniard students.
The following sectors and job titles are the most prevalent among the Spanish people:
Tourism
- Agente de Viajes. (Travel Agent)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Agente de Viajes[/Speechword]
Food and Beverages
- Servidor de Vinos. (Wine Server)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Servidor de Vinos[/Speechword]
- Supervisora de Servicio de Alimentos y Bebidas (Food and Beverage Service Supervisor)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Supervisora de Servicio de Alimentos y Bebidas[/Speechword]
- Directora de restaurantes (Director of Restaurants)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Directora de restaurantes[/Speechword]
Textiles and Apparel
- Diseñadores de Moda (Fashion Designers)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Diseñadores de Moda[/Speechword]
- Estilista Personal (Personal Stylist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Estilista Personal [/Speechword]
- Estilista de Moda (Fashion Stylist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Estilista de Moda[/Speechword]
- Diseñador Textil (Textile Designers)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Diseñador Textil[/Speechword]
Telecommunications
- Operador de Telecomunicaciones. (Telecommunications Operator)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Operador de Telecomunicaciones[/Speechword]
- Programador de Computadora. (Computer Programmer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Programador de Computadora[/Speechword]
- Ingeniero de Pre-Ventas (PreSales Engineer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Ingeniero de Pre-Ventas[/Speechword]
- Gerente de producto (Product Manager) [Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Gerente de producto[/Speechword]
- Especialista en facturación (Billing Specialist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Especialista en facturación[/Speechword]
Electricity
- Ensamblador eléctrico (Electrical Assembler)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Ensamblador eléctrico[/Speechword]
- Electricista (Electrician)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Electricista [/Speechword]
- Técnico en Equipos Biomédicos (Biomedical Equipment Technician)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Técnico en Equipos Biomédicos[/Speechword]
Complete List Of # Professions in Spanish
La Alcaldesa/El Alcalde. (Mayor)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Alcaldesa[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Alcalde[/Speechword]
EL Actor/La Actriz. (Actor/Actress)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]EL Actor[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Actriz[/Speechword]
El Contador/El Contable. (Accountant)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Contador[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Contable[/Speechword]
La Directora/El Director. (Director)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Directora[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Director[/Speechword]
La Policía/El Policia. (Police officer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Policía[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Policia[/Speechword]
El Administrador. (Administrator)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]EL Administrador[/Speechword]
El Embajador. (Ambassador)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Embajador[/Speechword]
El Arqueólogo. (Archaeologist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Arqueólogo[/Speechword]
El Arquitecto. (Architect)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Arquitecto[/Speechword]
Animador/Animador Digital. (Animator/Digital Animator)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Animador[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Animador Digital[/Speechword]
El Abogado. (Attorney)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Abogado[/Speechword]
El Panadero/La Panadera. (Baker)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Panadero[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Panadera[/Speechword]
El Barbero. (Barber)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Barbero[/Speechword]
El Mesero/La Mesera. (Bartender)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Mesero[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Mesera[/Speechword]
El Esteticista. (Beautician)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Esteticista[/Speechword]
El Biólogo. (Biologist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Biólogo.[/Speechword]
El Empresario/La Empresaria. (Businessman/Businesswoman)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Empresario[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Empresaria[/Speechword]
El carnicero. (Butcher)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El carnicero[/Speechword]
El Capitán. (Captain)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Capitán[/Speechword]
El Carpintero/La Carpintera. (Carpenter)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Carpintero[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Carpintera[/Speechword]
El Farmacéutico. (Pharmacist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Farmacéutico[/Speechword]
El Químico. (Chemist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Químico[/Speechword]
El Director-General. (Chief Executive Officer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Director-General[/Speechword]
El Oficinista. (Clerk/Office Worker)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Oficinista[/Speechword]
El Entrenador/La Entrenadora. (Coach)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Entrenador[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Entrenadora[/Speechword]
El Programador. (Computer programmer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Programador[/Speechword]
El Cocinero. (Cook)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Cocinero[/Speechword]
El Bailarín/La Bailarina. (Dancer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Bailarín[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Bailarina[/Speechword]
El Dentista/La Dentista. (Dentist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Dentista[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Dentista[/Speechword]
El Conductor. (Driver)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Conductor[/Speechword]
El Diseñador/La Diseñadora. (Designer )[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Diseñador[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Diseñadora[/Speechword]
El Redactor. (Editor)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Redactor.[/Speechword]
El Periodista/La periodista (Journalist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Periodista[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La periodista[/Speechword]
El Dependiente. (Sales Clerk)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Dependiente[/Speechword]
El Electricista. (Electrician)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Electricista[/Speechword]
El Ingeniero/La Ingeniera. (Engineer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Ingeniero[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Ingeniera[/Speechword]
El Peluquero. (Hairdresser)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Peluquero[/Speechword]
El Agricultor/El Granjero. (Farmer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Agricultor[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Granjero[/Speechword]
El Bombero. (Firefighter)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Bombero[/Speechword]
El Geólogo. (Geologist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Geólogo[/Speechword]
El Guardia. (Guard)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Guardia[/Speechword]
La Florista. (Florist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Florista[/Speechword]
El Hotelero. (Hotelier)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Hotelero[/Speechword]
El Joyero.(Jeweler)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Joyero[/Speechword]
El Pescador. (Fisherman)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Pescador[/Speechword]
El Dueño. (Landlord)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Dueño.[/Speechword]
El Abogado/La Abogada. (Lawyer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Abogado[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Abogada[/Speechword]
El bibliotecario. (Librarian)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El bibliotecario[/Speechword]
El Cartero. (Mail Carrier)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Cartero[/Speechword]
El Mecánico. (Mechanic)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Mecánico[/Speechword]
El Ministry. (Minister – Politics)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Ministry[/Speechword]
El Modelo/La Modelo. (Model)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Modelo[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Modelo[/Speechword]
El Músico. (Musician)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Músico[/Speechword]
El Optómetra. (Optometrist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Optómetra[/Speechword]
El Pintor. (Painter)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Pintor[/Speechword]
El/La poeta. (Poet)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La poeta[/Speechword]
El Piloto/La Piloto. (Pilot)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Piloto[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Piloto[/Speechword]
El Presidente/la President. (President)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Presidente[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]la President[/Speechword]
El Profesor/La Profesora. (Professor)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Profesor[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Profesora[/Speechword]
El Psicólogo. (Psychologist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Psicólogo[/Speechword]
El Marinero. (Sailor)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Marinero[/Speechword]
El Vendedor. (Salesman/Saleswoman)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Vendedor[/Speechword]
El Científico. (Scientist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Científico[/Speechword]
El Secretario/La Secretaria. (Secretary)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Secretario[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Secretaria[/Speechword]
El Asistente Social. (Social Worker)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Asistente Social[/Speechword]
El Soldado. (Soldier)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Soldado[/Speechword]
El Cirujano. (Surgeon)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Cirujano[/Speechword]
El Maestro/La Maestra. (Professor/Teacher)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Maestro[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Maestra[/Speechword]
Terapeuta. (Therapist)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Terapeuta[/Speechword]
Presentador de Tv/Conductor. (Television Presenter)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Presentador de Tv[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Conductor[/Speechword]
Veterinario. (Veterinary/Veterinarian)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Veterinario[/Speechword]
El Camarero/Mesero. (Waiter)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Camarero[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Mesero[/Speechword]
El Escritor. (Writer)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Escritor[/Speechword]
El Traductor. (Translator)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El Traductor[/Speechword]
El jardinero. (Gardener)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]El jardinero[/Speechword]
La Azafata/Tripulante de Cabina. (Flight Attendant/Cabin Crew)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]La Azafata[/Speechword][Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Tripulante de Cabina[/Speechword]
Grammar Rules You Should Know
When To Use Indefinite Articles?
Now you know the professions in Spanish, can you properly use them in a sentence? You need to understand when you can use indefinite articles in Spanish. Is there a Spanish equivalent of “a” or an “? There are: “un,” “uno,” and “una.”
However, when talking about one’s profession, we don’t use indefinite articles as in English. There are only certain conditions where using indefinite articles is accepted when discussing professions.
Let’s learn about this using some example sentences:
For example:
- Mi hijo se convirtió en un excelente doctor. (My son became an excellent doctor.)
- In this sentence, the person is talking about someone else’s job title and implies that, among other doctors, their son is an excellent one.
- Soy médico. (I am a physician)
- In this example, though, the Spanish phrase omits the indefinite article because including “un”—”Soy un médico,” sounds redundant and unnatural to native speakers.
You can also use the article when talking in general or when you want to specify that you are one of the many people with the same occupation.
For example:
- Soy uno de los mejores médicos en éste hospital. (I am one of the best physicians in this hospital.)
- Fui a buscar un abogado. (I went to look for a lawyer.)
- Un pintor es un artista que necesita de su musa para crear. (A painter is an artist who needs his muse to create.)
Note: Please listen to the pronunciation to understand the pronunciation difference between ‘doctor’ in Spanish and English.
Gender
After reading the list of professions in Spanish, you probably wondered how to determine the gender in job titles that do not specify masculine and feminine forms.
In that case, you need to focus on the context of the conversation, the name of the person, or by looking at the article.
For example:
Ella es una de las escritoras de la revista. (She is one of the writers of the magazine.) – Female writer
- In that sentence, it is easy to understand the gender with the following words ‘ella’ (she), ‘una,’ (a), and the ‘as’ ending in ‘escritora,’ which implies the feminine form.
Let’s see another example:
Mi hermana es dentista. (My sister is a dentist.) – Female Dentist
Mi hermano es dentista. (My brother is a dentist.) – Male Dentista
- Note how in both sentences, the term ‘dentista’ doesn’t change to specify gender. You would need to listen clearly to know if they are talking about their sister (hermana) or brother (hermano).
Talking About Professions In Spanish with Native Speakers
With enough terms and basic grammar knowledge, you can now start practicing some sentences that you can use when talking about the most common occupations with native speakers.
Use the following sentence next time you want to ask your Spanish-speaking friends about their professions, and tell them about yours as well.
- ¿En qué trabajas? (What’s your job?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]En qué trabajas[/Speechword]
- ¿Cuál es tu profesión? (What is your profession?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Cuál es tu profesión[/Speechword]
- ¿A qué te dedicas? (What is your job?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]A qué te dedicas[/Speechword]
- ¿Te gusta tu trabajo? (Do you like your job?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Te gusta tu trabajo[/Speechword]
- ¿Cómo es tu trabajo? (How is your job?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Cómo es tu trabajo[/Speechword]
- ¿Cuál es tu trabajo soñado? (What is your dream job?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Cuál es tu trabajo soñado[/Speechword]
- ¿Te gusta mi trabajo? (Do you like my work?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Te gusta mi trabajo[/Speechword]
- No me gusta nada mi trabajo. (I don’t like my job at all.)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]No me gusta nada mi trabajo[/Speechword]
- Me encanta mi trabajo. (I love my work.)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Me encanta mi trabajo.[/Speechword]
- Yo trabajo en… (I work at…)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Yo trabajo en[/Speechword]
- ¿Qué te gustaría ser cuando crezcas? (What would you like to be when you grow up?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Qué te gustaría ser cuando crezcas[/Speechword]
- Cuántas horas de trabajo tienes a la semana? (How many hours of work do you have per week?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]Cuántas horas de trabajo tienes a la semana[/Speechword]
- En qué te gusta trabajar? (What do you like to work on?)[Speechword voice=”Spanish Latin American Female” isinline]En qué te gusta trabajar[/Speechword]
Wrapping Up!
So, remember that you don’t necessarily have to use the articles “un,” “uno,” and “una” when talking about professions.
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