Profesionales (en. Professionals)
/pɾofesjoˈnales/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who are specialized in a work activity.
Doctors are health professionals.
Los médicos son profesionales de la salud.
People who perform a job in exchange for a salary or compensation.
Legal professionals must be aware of current legislation.
Los profesionales del derecho deben conocer la legislación vigente.
Those who have received formal training in a specific field.
Engineers are professionals with technical education.
Los ingenieros son profesionales con educación técnica.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'professional' which refers to what pertains to a profession.
Common Phrases and Expressions
health professionals
Specialists who work in the medical field.
profesionales de la salud
sports professionals
Athletes who compete in a sports discipline at a formal level.
profesionales del deporte
professional circuit
Network of people who work in a specific and recognized area.
circuito profesional
Related Words
profession
Work activity that requires particular training and experience.
profesión
specialization
Process of acquiring specific skills in a professional area.
especialización
training
Education or training received to perform a work activity.
formación
Slang Meanings
Pro
That graphic designer is a pro at his job.
Ese diseñador gráfico es un pro en su trabajo.
Stylish
That doctor is very stylish, all the patients prefer him.
Ese médico es muy fachero, todos los pacientes lo prefieren.