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Job (en. Job)

/dʒɔb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Paid activity that a person performs.

She has a job as an engineer.

Ella tiene un trabajo como ingeniera.

Position or role within an organization.

I am looking for a job in the marketing department.

Busco un trabajo en el departamento de marketing.

Specific task that must be completed.

Her job was to deliver the reports on time.

Su trabajo era entregar los informes a tiempo.

Etymology

From the English 'job', which means 'task' or 'employment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to look for a job

Trying to find employment.

buscar trabajo

to be at work

Being present in the office or workplace.

estar en el trabajo

to do a good job

Performing a task satisfactorily.

hacer un buen trabajo

to have a job

Being employed or in an occupation.

tener trabajo

to leave work

To resign from a job.

dejar el trabajo

Related Words

employment

Paid activity that is done as a job.

empleo

occupation

Any type of work or activity that is performed.

ocupación

profession

Work that requires specialized training.

profesión

company

Entity that employs people to perform jobs.

empresa

career

Professional development in a specific field.

carrera

Slang Meanings

chamba

I am looking for a job because I ran out of work.

Estoy buscando chamba porque me quedé sin trabajo.

curriculum

I am going to update my resume to find new jobs.

Voy a actualizar mi currículum para encontrar nuevos trabajos.

to work

I am going to work a couple of extra hours today.

Voy a laburar un par de horas más hoy.