In this lesson, we will talk about common jobs in Spanish. We’ll learn some important words so you can chat about these jobs and understand what different people do in our community.

Common Jobs Vocabulary

Here are some basic jobs and how to say them for both boys and girls:

• maestro/a (teacher)

  • For boys: maestro
  • For girls: maestra

• médico/a (doctor)

  • For boys: médico
  • For girls: médica

• ingeniero/a (engineer)

  • For boys: ingeniero
  • For girls: ingeniera

• abogado/a (lawyer)

  • For boys: abogado
  • For girls: abogada

• enfermero/a (nurse)

  • For boys: enfermero
  • For girls: enfermera

• artista (artist)

  • Note: This word is the same for both boys and girls (un artista / una artista)

• cocinero/a (cook, chef)

  • For boys: cocinero
  • For girls: cocinera

Sentence Structures

Let’s practice using these job words in sentences. Here are some examples:

1. ¿Qué hace un / una [job]? (What does a [job] do?)

   • Example: ¿Qué hace un médico? (What does a doctor do?)

2. Yo soy [job]. (I am a [job].)

   • Example: Yo soy ingeniera. (I am an engineer.)

3. Mi madre es [job]. (My mother is a [job].)

   • Example: Mi madre es enfermera. (My mother is a nurse.)

Practice Activities

1. Matching Game: Make two sets of cards. Write the jobs on one set and their meanings on the other. Try to match them together.

2. Role Play: Practice saying who you are using the sentences above. Change the job each time.

3. Create a Dialogue: Team up with a friend and make a short conversation about your jobs using the vocabulary you learned.

Summary

Learning about common jobs in Spanish helps you talk better and improves your language skills. Remember to practice both the boy and girl forms of the words. Use them in sentences to help you remember. Keep exploring this topic and connect it to other words like family members and daily activities to make full sentences in Spanish.