If you’re searching for a job, being bilingual can be a big asset. But you aren’t fluently bilingual yet, you’ll need to learn some common expressions used in finding a job in the Spanish speaking world. We already showed you the basic conversation expressions in another post. Searching for a job requires you to know common conversational phrases and sentences, as well as phrases and sentences specific to the job search process. The following are some common terms and phrases that you’ll need to familiarize yourself with. Practice them until you’re comfortable speaking them.
Hello. – Hola.
Good day, or good morning. – Buenas días.
How are you? – ¿Cómo está usted?
I am well, thank you. – Estoy bien, gracias.
I am pleased to meet you. – Mucho gusto.
What is your name? – ¿Cómo se llama usted?
My name is ____. – Me llamo _____.
Do you speak Spanish? – ¿Habla español?
Do you understand me? – ¿Me entiende?
I do not speak English. – No habla inglés.
Please speak slowly. – Hable despacio por favor.
I do not understand. – No entiendo.
Can you translate this for me? – ¿Puede traducirme esto, por favor?
Yes. – Si.
Of course. – Claro que sí.
I don’t know. – No lo sé.
No. – No.
Thank you. – Gracias.
Please. – Por favor.
You’re welcome. – De nada.
I want (would like)___. – Quiero ____.
Can you help me? – ¿Puede usted ayudarme?
With your permission. – Con permiso.
Excuse me. – Perdón.
Work visa – Permiso de trabajo
Tourist visa – Visado de turista
Immigration office – La oficina de inmigración
Birth certificate – Acta de nacimiento
Driver’s license – Carnet de conducir
Director – Director
Lawyer – Abogado
Manager – Gerente / Encargado
Notary – Notario
Representative – Representante
Salesman – Vendedor / Comercial
Secretary – Secretaria
Business departments – Departamentos de negocios
Human resources – Recursos humanos
What work do you do? – ¿En qué trabaja?
I work from home. – Trabajo en casa.
I’m self employed – Trabajo por cuenta propia / Soy autónomo.
I have been unemployed for ___ months. – He estado en el paro ___ meses.
It’s very difficult to get a job right now. – Ahora es muy difícil encontrar trabajo.
What are your hours? – ¿Cuales son sus horas de trabajo?
What time does the office open (close)? – ¿A qué hora abren (cierran) la oficina?
From 9 to 5 – De nueve a cinco
From Monday to Friday – De lunes a viernes
How much vacation time do you get? – ¿Cuánto tiempo tiene de vacaciones?
Are you free to meet ____? – ¿Está usted libre para vernos ____?
How do I get to your office? – ¿Cómo se va a su oficina?
I will confirm by letter (by fax). – Lo confirmaré por escrito (por fax).
I have an appointment with___. – Tengo una cita con ____.
Do you have an appointment? – ¿Está usted citado(a)?
Please be seated. – Siéntese, por favor.
Mr. (Mrs.) ___ is not in the office now. – Senor (Senora) ___ no está en la oficina ahora.
He (She) will be back in 5 minutes. – Estará de vuelta en cinco minutos.
___ will be with you in just a moment. – Ahora enseguida viene.
I would like to talk with the office manager. – Quisiera hablar con el jefe (la jefa) de oficina.
I must go now. – Tengo que ir ahora.
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