Talking about jobs and occupations in Spanish is a part of introducing yourself while talking to someone, it might be in order to talk about careers as well as understanding conversations where the topic is related to professions. Note that the jobs listed below are in masculine form, but you can generally obtain the feminine form by adding “a” to the end.
Jobs And Occupations In Spanish
| English | Spanish |
| Accountant | Contable |
| Actor/Actress | Actor/actriz |
| Architect | Arquitecto |
| Athlete | Atleta |
| Author | Autor |
| Baker | Panadero |
| Barber | Barbero |
| Boxer | Boxeador |
| Broker | Corredor |
| Builder | Constructor |
| Businessman | Empresario |
| Butcher | Carnicero |
| Cameraman | Camarógrafo |
| Carpenter | Carpintero |
| Cashier | Cajera |
| Catholic nun | Monja católica |
| Chambermaid | Camarera |
| Chauffeur | Chófer |
| Chef | Chef |
| Clerk | Oficinista |
| Clown | Payaso |
| Coach | Entrenador |
| Construction worker | Albañil |
| Cook | Cocinero |
| Craftsman | Artesano |
| Dentist | Dentista |
| Detective | Detective |
| Director | Director |
| Diver | Buzo |
| Doctor | Médico |
| Doorman | Portero |
| Driver | Conductor |
| Editor | Editor |
| Electrician | Electricista |
| Employee | Empleada |
| Engineer | Ingeniera |
| Farmer | Agricultor |
| Fire fighter | Bombero |
| Fisherman | Pescador |
| Flight attendant | asistente de vuelo |
| Footballer | Futbolista |
| Forest ranger | Guardabosques |
| Gardener | Jardinero |
| Gendarme | Gendarme |
| Grocer | Tendero |
| Guardian | Guardián |
| Hairdresser | Peluquera |
| Housekeeper | Ama de llaves |
| Housewife | Ama de casa |
| Imam | Imán |
| Inspector | Inspector |
| Job | Trabajo |
| Journalist | Periodista |
| Judge | Juez |
| Lawyer | Abogado |
| Librarian | Bibliotecaria |
| Lifeguard | Salvavidas |
| Magician | Mago |
| Mechanic | Mecánico |
| Model | Modelo |
| Monk | Monje |
| Musician | Músico |
| Nurse | Enfermera |
| Occupation | Ocupación |
| Optician | Óptico |
| Painter | Pintor |
| Paramedic | Paramédico |
| Pharmacist | Farmacéutico |
| Photographer | Fotógrafo |
| Pilot | Piloto |
| Pirate | Pirata |
| Plumber | Fontanero |
| Poet | Poeta |
| Police officer | Agente de policía |
| Policeman | Policía |
| Politician | Político |
| Postman | Cartero |
| President | Presidente |
| Prime minister | Primer ministro |
| Professor | Profesor |
| Psychologist | Psicóloga |
| Real estate agent | Agente inmobiliario |
| Receptionist | Recepcionista |
| Repairman | Reparador |
| Reporter | Reportero |
| Researcher | Investigador |
| Sailor | Marinero |
| Sales representative | Representante de ventas |
| Salesman | Vendedor |
| Scientist | Científico |
| Secretary | Secretaria |
| Shoemaker | Zapatero |
| Singer | Cantante |
| Soldier | Soldado |
| Student | Estudiante |
| Surgeon | Cirujano |
| Tailor | Sastre |
| Taxi driver | Taxista |
| Teacher (primary school) | Profesor (escuela primaria) |
| Technician | Técnico |
| Train conductor | Maquinista |
| Translator | Traductor |
| Travel agent | Agente de viajes |
| Veterinarian (vet) | Veterinario |
| Waiter/Waitress | Camarero/Camarera |
| Welder | Soldador |
| Writer | Escritor |
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That was our list of 100 jobs and occupations in Spanish with audio, comment your job below in the comments!
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