Spanish Professions and Jobs: DELE A1 Complete Guide
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- Learn common profession and job titles in Spanish
- Master “ser” for professions and occupations
- Understand workplace and career vocabulary
- Learn masculine/feminine job title variations
- Essential for DELE A1 personal information sections
Welcome to your complete guide to Spanish professions and jobs vocabulary, essential for talking about work, careers, and personal information on the DELE A1 exam. This vocabulary is crucial for describing yourself and others in speaking and writing sections.
Common Professions
Essential Job Titles
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| el/la médico | the doctor | Mi madre es médica |
| el/la profesor(a) | the teacher | Mi padre es profesor |
| el/la estudiante | the student | Soy estudiante de español |
| el/la ingeniero(a) | the engineer | Mi hermano es ingeniero |
| el/la abogado(a) | the lawyer | Ella es abogada |
DELE A1 Tip: Use “ser” with professions, not “trabajar como.” Say “soy médico” not “trabajo como médico” for stating your profession.
Service Industry Jobs
Common Service Professions
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| el/la cocinero(a) | the cook/chef | El cocinero prepara la comida |
| el/la camarero(a) | the waiter/waitress | La camarera trabaja en el restaurante |
| el/la dependiente(a) | the shop assistant | El dependiente ayuda en la tienda |
| el/la conductor(a) | the driver | Mi tío es conductor de autobús |
Professional Occupations
Office and Professional Jobs
| Spanish | English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| el/la secretario(a) | the secretary | La secretaria trabaja en una oficina |
| el/la contable | the accountant | El contable lleva las cuentas |
| el/la jefe(a) | the boss | Mi jefa es muy amable |
| el/la gerente | the manager | El gerente dirige la empresa |
Gender in Professions
Masculine and Feminine Forms
| Masculine | Feminine | English |
|---|---|---|
| el profesor | la profesora | the teacher |
| el médico | la médica | the doctor |
| el abogado | la abogada | the lawyer |
| el ingeniero | la ingeniera | the engineer |
Gender-Neutral Professions
- el/la estudiante (the student)
- el/la artista (the artist)
- el/la dentista (the dentist)
Workplace Vocabulary
Common Workplace Terms
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| el trabajo | the work/job | Mi trabajo es interesante |
| la oficina | the office | Trabajo en una oficina |
| el horario | the schedule | Mi horario es de 9 a 5 |
| el sueldo | the salary | El sueldo es bueno |
Using Professions in Sentences
Basic Sentence Structures
- Soy + profesión (I am + profession)
- Trabajo como + profesión (I work as + profession)
- Estudio para ser + profesión (I study to be + profession)
Example Sentences
- Soy estudiante de medicina
- Trabajo como camarero en un restaurante
- Estudio para ser ingeniero
- Mi hermana es abogada
DELE A1 Exam Practice
Speaking Section Examples
- Introduce your profession: “Soy estudiante de español”
- Talk about family jobs: “Mi padre es médico y mi madre es profesora“
- Discuss work plans: “Quiero ser ingeniero“
- Describe workplaces: “Trabajo en una oficina“
Writing Section Examples
- Write about your job or studies
- Describe your family members’ professions
- Write about your dream job
- Create a personal introduction with profession
Common Questions About Work
DELE A1 Profession Questions
- ¿A qué te dedicas? (What do you do for work?)
- ¿Qué estudias? (What do you study?)
- ¿Dónde trabajas? (Where do you work?)
- ¿Qué quieres ser? (What do you want to be?)
Career and Education
Study and Career Vocabulary
- la universidad (university)
- la carrera (university degree)
- los estudios (studies)
- el empleo (employment)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Wrong verb: ❌ “trabajo médico” ✅ “soy médico“
- Wrong gender: ❌ “ella es profesor” ✅ “ella es profesora“
Next Step: Test Your Knowledge!
Ready to check your understanding of Spanish professions and jobs?
Take our DELE A1 Spanish Professions Quiz here to confirm you’re ready for this part of the exam.
What’s Next in Your DELE A1 Journey?
- Ready for daily life? Study Spanish Daily Routine Vocabulary
- Need workplace terms? Review Spanish Workplace Vocabulary
- Practice all A1 vocabulary? Take a Full A1 Vocabulary Test
Good luck with your DELE A1 preparation!
