Emplearse (en. Be employed)

/em-ple-'ar-se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To start working activities in a job position.

After finishing his studies, he decided to get employed at a technology company.

Después de terminar sus estudios, decidió emplearse en una empresa de tecnología.

To apply efforts to a task or activity.

He fully engaged himself to complete the project on time.

Se empleó a fondo para completar el proyecto a tiempo.

To search for and obtain a job.

Juan has been trying to get employed since he moved to the city.

Juan ha estado tratando de emplearse desde que se mudó a la ciudad.

From Latin 'implicāre', which means to involve oneself in an activity.

to fully engage oneself

To dedicate all efforts to a task.

emplearse a fondo

to engage oneself in something

To dedicate time or effort to a specific activity.

emplearse en algo

to not want to engage oneself

To refuse to perform work or labor activities.

no querer emplearse

employment

Paid work or activity.

empleo

employer

Person or entity that hires workers.

empleador

employee

Person who works for an employer.

empleado

To have connections

Carlos got employed because he has connections with the boss.

Carlos se empleó porque está enchufado con el jefe.

To get a job

After many interviews, he finally managed to get a job.

Después de muchas entrevistas, por fin logró conseguir chamba.