El Mundo Laboral - Vocabulary Study Notes

Vocabulary Related to the Labor World (El Mundo Laboral)

Verbs

lograr:
- Definition: to attain, to achieve.
hacerse:
- Definition: to become (profession).
contratar:
- Definition: to hire.
despedir:
- Definition: to fire.
rechazar:
- Definition: to reject.
negociar:
- Definition: to negotiate.
firmar:
- Definition: to sign.
solicitar:
- Definition: to apply for.

Nouns (Key Terms)

la meta:
- Definition: goal, aim.
la empresa:
- Definition: company/business.
la entrevista:
- Definition: interview.
la cita:
- Definition: appointment.
el horario:
- Definition: schedule.
el jefe/la jefa:
- Definition: boss.
el (la) dueño (a):
- Definition: owner.
el (la) gerente:
- Definition: manager.
el (la) empleado (a):
- Definition: employee.

Professions

el (la) astronauta:
- Definition: astronaut.
el (la) piloto:
- Definition: pilot.
el (la) científico (a):
- Definition: scientist.
el (la) ingeniero (a):
- Definition: engineer.
el (la) programador (a):
- Definition: programmer.
el (la) arquitecto (a):
- Definition: architect.
el (la) mecánico (a):
- Definition: mechanic.
el (la) técnico (a):
- Definition: technician, repair person.
el (la) obrero (a):
- Definition: laborer.
el (la) trabajador (a) social:
- Definition: social worker.
el (la) entrenador (a):
- Definition: trainer, coach.
el (la) artista:
- Definition: artist.
el (la) cosmetólogo (a):
- Definition: cosmetologist.
el (la) mesero (a):
- Definition: waiter.
el (la) bombero (a):
- Definition: firefighter.
el (la) policía:
- Definition: police officer.
el (la) periodista:
- Definition: journalist.
el (la) abogado (a):
- Definition: lawyer.
el (la) político (a):
- Definition: politician.
el (la) secretario (a):
- Definition: secretary.
el (la) médico (a):
- Definition: doctor.
el (la) veterinario (a):
- Definition: veterinarian.
el (la) enfermero (a):
- Definition: nurse.
el (la) empresario (a):
- Definition: businessman/businesswoman.

Adjectives (Descriptive Characteristics)

atrevido (a):
- Definition: daring.
considerado (a):
- Definition: considerate.
(des)agradable:
- Definition: (dis)agreeable.
leal:
- Definition: loyal, faithful.
razonable:
- Definition: reasonable.
modesto (a):
- Definition: modest.
orgulloso (a):
- Definition: proud.
ingenioso (a):
- Definition: clever.
sincero (a):
- Definition: sincere.
sobresaliente:
- Definition: outstanding.
amable:
- Definition: kind.
amigable:
- Definition: friendly.
egoísta:
- Definition: selfish.
altruista:
- Definition: selfless.
práctico (a):
- Definition: practical, down-to-earth.
realista:
- Definition: realistic.
verdadero (a):
- Definition: genuine, real, true.
responsable:
- Definition: responsible.
ambicioso (a):
- Definition: ambitious.
confiable:
- Definition: reliable, trustworthy.
apasionado (a):
- Definition: passionate.
listo (a):
- Definition: smart.
exigente:
- Definition: demanding.
servicial:
- Definition: helpful.
cortés:
- Definition: polite.
hábil/capaz:
- Definition: skilled/capable.
torpe:
- Definition: clumsy.