Empleos (en. Jobs)

/em'ple.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Positions or job roles that a person can occupy.
Currently, there are many jobs available in the technology sector.
Actualmente, hay muchos empleos disponibles en el sector tecnológico.
The functions or jobs that a person performs in an organization.
Jobs in this company are very varied.
Los empleos en esta empresa son muy variados.
Positions that offer remuneration in exchange for services.
Seeking loans is a difficult job that many jobs require.
Buscar empréstitos es un trabajo difícil que muchos empleos requieren.

Etymology

From the verb 'emplear', derived from the Latin 'implicare', which means 'to entwine' or 'to use'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full-time job
Work that requires exclusive dedication on a regular schedule.
empleo a tiempo completo
temporary jobs
Short-term jobs or jobs for a specific period.
empleos temporales
to look for a job
The act of trying to find a job or a position.
buscar empleo

Related Words

employer
A person or entity that offers a job position.
empleador
unemployment
The condition of those who are seeking work and cannot find it.
desempleo
employability
The ability of a person to be employed or to get a job.
empleabilidad

Slang Meanings

Job
I am looking for a job in the sales area.
Estoy buscando chamba en el área de ventas.
Gig
I got a gig at a new company.
Conseguí un jale en una nueva empresa.
Steady job
After several years of freelancing, I finally have a steady job.
Después de varios años de freelancing, al fin tengo chamba fija.