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    Vocación (en. Vocation)

    /bokaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sense of destiny or calling towards a profession.
    She feels a vocation for teaching that motivates her every day.
    Ella siente una vocación por la enseñanza que la motiva cada día.
    Natural ability or aptitude to perform an activity.
    His artistic vocation is manifested in his paintings.
    La vocación artística de él se manifiesta en sus pinturas.
    Internal conviction to perform a specific job that is considered meaningful.
    His social vocation led him to get involved in non-profit organizations.
    Su vocación social lo llevó a involucrarse en organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vocatio', meaning 'calling'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a vocation
    To have a call or inclination towards something.
    tener vocación
    vocation of service
    Inclination to help others as part of a career or activity.
    vocación de servicio
    to follow one's vocation
    To pursue a professional path that feels like a purpose.
    seguir la vocación

    Related Words

    profession
    Work activity that requires training and qualification.
    profesión
    skill
    Ability to perform something skillfully.
    habilidad
    passion
    Intense feeling one has for something, similar to vocation.
    pasión

    Slang Meanings

    Special quality or talent that stands out in a non-professional environment.
    That girl has a vocation for singing; she should consider it more seriously.
    Esa chica tiene vocación para el canto, debería considerarlo más seriamente.
    Hobby that is taken very seriously, as if it were a job.
    Her vocation for photography has led her to hold exhibitions.
    Su vocación por la fotografía la ha llevado a hacer exposiciones.