Spanish Vocabulary: Profesiones y Oficios (Jobs and Professions)

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering Spanish job titles, occupations, and professions across all provided lecture worksheets, along with their English definitions.

Arquitecto

Architect; a professional who designs buildings and oversees their construction.

Astrónomo

Astronomer; a scientist who studies stars, planets, and celestial phenomena.

Autor (Escritor)

Author (Writer); a person who writes books, articles, or literary works.

Bombero

Firefighter; a person trained to extinguish fires and rescue individuals from danger.

Carnicero

Butcher; a person who prepares, cuts, and sells meat.

Carpintero

Carpenter; a skilled craftsperson who builds and repairs wooden structures and objects.

Cirujano

Surgeon; a specialized medical doctor who performs surgical operations.

Contador

Accountant; a professional responsible for maintaining, auditing, and managing financial records.

Dentista

Dentist; a healthcare professional who diagnoses, prevents, and treats conditions of the teeth and mouth.

Doctor / Médico

Doctor / Physician; a licensed medical practitioner who diagnoses and treats illnesses and medical conditions.

Enfermera

Nurse; a healthcare provider trained to care for the sick, injured, and infirm.

Fontanero (Plomero)

Plumber; a tradesperson who installs and repairs pipes, fixtures, and water drainage systems.

Granjero / Granjera

Farmer; an individual who operates or cultivates a farm, growing crops or raising livestock.

Juez

Judge; a public official authorized to preside over a court and administer justice.

Mecánico

Mechanic; a skilled technician who repairs and services machinery and motor vehicles.

Panadero

Baker; a person whose profession is baking and selling bread, rolls, and pastries.

Piloto

Pilot; an individual licensed and trained to operate an aircraft.

Policía

Police officer; an official member of a law enforcement agency who maintains public order.

Profesor / Profesora

Teacher / Professor; an educator who teaches and instructs students in an educational institution.

Psiquiatra

Psychiatrist; a medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis and medical treatment of mental disorders.

Actriz

Actress; a female performer who acts in theatrical, cinematic, or television productions.

Cantante

Singer; a vocalist who performs musical works.

Bailarina

Ballerina / Dancer; a female performer who dances, particularly in ballet or stage productions.

Pianista

Pianist; a musician who plays the piano.

Pintor / Pintora

Painter; an artist who creates paintings or a worker who paints buildings and interior surfaces.

Fotógrafo

Photographer; a person who takes photographs professionally or artistically.

Modelo

Model; a person employed to wear and display fashion designs or pose for artists and photographers.

Cocinero / Cocinera

Cook / Chef; a person who prepares, cooks, and presents food in a kitchen or restaurant.

Taxista

Taxi driver; a driver who operates a taxicab to transport passengers for a fee.

Recepcionista

Receptionist; an office employee who greets clients, answers telephone calls, and manages front-desk duties.

Periodista

Journalist; a person who investigates, writes, and reports news stories for print, broadcast, or digital media.

Abogado

Lawyer / Attorney; a legal professional trained to advise clients and represent them in legal matters.

Paramédico

Paramedic; an emergency medical professional trained to provide pre-hospital medical care.

Entrenador

Coach / Trainer; a person who instructs and directs athletes or sports teams.

Político

Politician; a person holding or seeking an elected office in government.

Ingeniero

Engineer; a professional who designs, evaluates, or builds engines, machines, systems, and structures.

Farmaceuta

Pharmacist; a healthcare professional qualified to prepare and dispense prescription medications.

Terapeuta

Therapist; a health professional trained in physical or psychological rehabilitation therapies.

Peluquero / Peluquera

Hairdresser / Barber; a person whose profession involves cutting, styling, and coloring hair.

Soldado

Soldier; an individual who serves in an army or military branch.

Obrero

Laborer / Worker; a manual or industrial worker who performs physical labor, typically in construction or manufacturing.

Conserje

Janitor / Caretaker; a person responsible for the cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of a building.

Atleta

Athlete; a person trained to compete in sports, exercise, or athletic contests.

Salvavidas

Lifeguard; a trained swimmer employed to watch over bathers and execute water rescues.

Electricista

Electrician; a tradesperson specialized in electrical wiring, installation, and repair.

Científico

Scientist; an expert engaging in systematic study and research in the physical or natural sciences.

Jardinero

Gardener; an individual who cultivates, designs, and maintains gardens and outdoor grounds.

Cartero

Mail carrier / Postman; a worker whose duty is to collect and deliver mail and packages.

Director de orquesta

Orchestra conductor; a musical director who conducts and guides an orchestra or musical ensemble.

Músico

Musician; a person who plays a musical instrument, composes, or performs music professionally.

Empresario

Businessman / Entrepreneur; a person who manages, owns, or directs commercial enterprises.