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📹 Video Lesson #7: Jobs Translated in Spanish 📹

Welcome to Video Lesson #7! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to pronounce various jobs in Spanish. Watch the video carefully and practice the pronunciation of each job title. At the end, you’ll answer a quiz to test your knowledge, and once you pass, you’ll be ready for the next lesson. ¡Buena suerte!

🧑‍💼 Jobs – Trabajos / Ocupaciones 🧑‍💼

Here is a list of job titles in Spanish, along with their pronunciation and examples to help you understand their usage.

1. Doctor – Médico 🩺

  • Pronunciation: [MEH-dee-koh]
  • Example: El médico ayuda a los enfermos. (The doctor helps the sick.)

2. Nurse – Enfermero / Enfermera 💉

  • Pronunciation: [en-fehr-MEH-roh] / [en-fehr-MEH-rah]
  • Example: La enfermera cuida a los pacientes. (The nurse takes care of the patients.)

3. Teacher – Profesor / Profesora 🍎

  • Pronunciation: [proh-feh-SOHR] / [proh-feh-SOHR-ah]
  • Example: El profesor enseña matemáticas. (The teacher teaches math.)

4. Engineer – Ingeniero / Ingeniera ⚙️

  • Pronunciation: [een-heh-NYEH-roh] / [een-heh-NYEH-rah]
  • Example: El ingeniero diseña puentes. (The engineer designs bridges.)

5. Lawyer – Abogado / Abogada ⚖️

  • Pronunciation: [ah-boh-GAH-doh] / [ah-boh-GAH-dah]
  • Example: El abogado defiende a sus clientes. (The lawyer defends his clients.)

6. Accountant – Contador / Contadora 📊

  • Pronunciation: [kohn-tah-DOHR] / [kohn-tah-DOH-rah]
  • Example: La contadora maneja las finanzas. (The accountant manages the finances.)

7. Chef – Chef / Cocinero / Cocinera 🍽️

  • Pronunciation: [CHEHF] / [koh-see-NEH-roh] / [koh-see-NEH-rah]
  • Example: El chef prepara deliciosos platillos. (The chef prepares delicious dishes.)

8. Police Officer – Oficial de policía / Policía 🚔

  • Pronunciation: [oh-fee-SEE-ahl deh poh-lee-SEE-ah] / [poh-lee-SEE-ah]
  • Example: El oficial de policía patrulla las calles. (The police officer patrols the streets.)

9. Firefighter – Bombero / Bombera 🚒

  • Pronunciation: [bohm-BEH-roh] / [bohm-BEH-rah]
  • Example: El bombero apaga el fuego. (The firefighter puts out the fire.)

10. Scientist – Científico / Científica 🔬

  • Pronunciation: [see-ehn-TEE-fee-koh] / [see-ehn-TEE-fee-kah]
  • Example: La científica investiga nuevas enfermedades. (The scientist investigates new diseases.)

11. Artist – Artista 🎨

  • Pronunciation: [ahr-TEES-tah]
  • Example: El artista pinta cuadros hermosos. (The artist paints beautiful paintings.)

12. Musician – Músico / Música 🎶

  • Pronunciation: [MOO-see-koh] / [MOO-see-kah]
  • Example: El músico toca el piano. (The musician plays the piano.)

13. Actor – Actor / Actriz 🎭

  • Pronunciation: [AHK-tohr] / [AHK-trees]
  • Example: El actor trabaja en una película. (The actor works in a movie.)

14. Writer – Escritor / Escritora ✍️

  • Pronunciation: [ehs-kree-TOHR] / [ehs-kree-TOH-rah]
  • Example: La escritora escribe novelas. (The writer writes novels.)

15. Photographer – Fotógrafo / Fotógrafa 📸

  • Pronunciation: [foh-TOH-grah-foh] / [foh-TOH-grah-fah]
  • Example: El fotógrafo toma fotos en el evento. (The photographer takes pictures at the event.)

16. Dentist – Dentista / Odontólogo / Odontóloga 🦷

  • Pronunciation: [dehn-TEE-stah] / [oh-dohn-TOH-loh-goh] / [oh-dohn-TOH-loh-gah]
  • Example: El dentista cuida la salud de los dientes. (The dentist takes care of dental health.)

17. Pharmacist – Farmacéutico / Farmacéutica 💊

  • Pronunciation: [fahr-mah-SEH-too-koh] / [fahr-mah-SEH-too-kah]
  • Example: El farmacéutico prepara medicamentos. (The pharmacist prepares medications.)

18. Architect – Arquitecto / Arquitecta 🏛️

  • Pronunciation: [ahr-kee-TEHK-toh] / [ahr-kee-TEHK-tah]
  • Example: El arquitecto diseña edificios. (The architect designs buildings.)

19. Electrician – Electricista ⚡

  • Pronunciation: [eh-lehk-tree-SEE-stah]
  • Example: El electricista arregla el cableado. (The electrician fixes the wiring.)

20. Plumber – Fontanero / Fontanera 🚰

  • Pronunciation: [fohn-tah-NEH-roh] / [fohn-tah-NEH-rah]
  • Example: El fontanero repara las tuberías. (The plumber repairs the pipes.)

21. Mechanic – Mecánico / Mecánica 🔧

  • Pronunciation: [meh-KAH-nee-koh] / [meh-KAH-nee-kah]
  • Example: El mecánico arregla el coche. (The mechanic fixes the car.)

22. Pilot – Piloto ✈️

  • Pronunciation: [pee-LOH-toh]
  • Example: El piloto vuela el avión. (The pilot flies the plane.)

23. Flight Attendant – Auxiliar de vuelo / Azafata ✈️

  • Pronunciation: [owk-see-LYAHR deh VWEH-loh] / [ah-thah-FAH-tah]
  • Example: La azafata sirve bebidas a los pasajeros. (The flight attendant serves drinks to the passengers.)

24. Veterinarian – Veterinario / Veterinaria 🐶

  • Pronunciation: [veh-teh-ree-NAH-ree-oh] / [veh-teh-ree-NAH-ree-ah]
  • Example: El veterinario cuida a los animales. (The veterinarian takes care of the animals.)

25. Farmer – Agricultor / Agricultora 🚜

  • Pronunciation: [ah-gree-KOOL-tohr] / [ah-gree-KOOL-toh-rah]
  • Example: El agricultor cultiva alimentos. (The farmer grows food.)

Test Your Knowledge! 🎓

Try answering these questions to test your understanding of jobs in Spanish:

  1. How do you say nurse in Spanish?
  2. What is the Spanish word for scientist?
  3. Translate actor into Spanish.
  4. How do you say electrician in Spanish?
  5. What is the Spanish word for pilot?

Good job! Keep practicing, and you’re ready to move on to the next lesson! 🌟