Spanish Family Members and Occupations Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the Spanish word for 'nurse'?

Electricista

Doctor

Cocinero

Enfermero (correct)

When describing your occupation in Spanish, do you use 'un/una'?

Depends on the gender of the speaker

No, never (correct)

Only for certain occupations

Yes, always

What is the feminine version of 'electricista' in Spanish?

Electricisto

Electricistina (correct)

Electricista

Electricistea

How would you say 'I'm self-employed' in Spanish?

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What is the English translation of the Spanish word 'abogado/a'?

Lawyer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about describing occupations in Spanish?

'Un/Una' is always used before stating your occupation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Spanish term for a dentist?

dentista Signup and view all the answers

Which item is commonly found on a desk in an office?

la grapadora (stapler) Signup and view all the answers

In which lesson are you likely to learn about introducing yourself in different situations?

Lesson 2: The Office Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a typical occupation mentioned in the text?

engineer Signup and view all the answers

What item is used for writing and can be found on a desk?

el bloc (notepad) Signup and view all the answers

Which Spanish word refers to a desk drawer?

el cajón Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'What is your field?' in Spanish?

¿Cuál es su especialidad? Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of a master's degree in Spanish?

Máster Signup and view all the answers

Where do students in Spain get selected for a bachelor's degree?

By an average of high school grades and an exam Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hago investigación en bioquímica' mean in English?

I am doing research in biochemistry Signup and view all the answers

Which program leads to a PhD in Spain?

Máster Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct translation of 'Estoy cursando la licenciatura en Turismo en la Universidad Estatal de Benguet'?

I'm taking up BS Tourism at Benguet State University. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Family Members in Spanish

Sister: hermana
Brother: hermano
Mother: madre
Father: padre
Son: hijo

Occupations in Spanish

Doctor: médico
Dentist: dentista
Nurse: enfermero/-a
Teacher: profesor/-sora
Lawyer: abogado/-a
Accountant: contable
Designer: diseñador/-a
Consultant: consultor/-a
Secretary: secretario/-a
Shopkeeper: comerciante
Electrician: electricista
Plumber: fontanero/-a
Cook/Chef: cocinero/-a
Handyman: albañil
Self-Employed: autónomo/-a
Boss: jefe
Employee: empleado
Trainee: aprendiz

Conversation Examples

What do you do?: ¿Cuál es su profesión?
I'm a lawyer: Soy abogado
I'm a consultant: Soy consultor
What company do you work for?: ¿Para qué empresa trabaja?
How interesting!: ¡Qué interesante!
And what is your profession?: ¿Y cuál es su profesión?

Office Vocabulary

Stapler: la grapadora
Screen: la pantalla
Keyboard: el teclado
Computer: el ordenador
Phone: el teléfono
Watch: el reloj
Printer: la impresora
Desk: la mesa de escritorio
Pen: el bolígrafo
Lamp: la lámpara
Notebook: el bloc
Drawer: el cajón

Academic World

What is your profession?: ¿Cuál es su profesión?
Bachelor's degree: una licenciatura
Master's degree: un máster
PhD: un doctorado
What is your field?: ¿Cuál es su especialidad?
I am doing research in biochemistry: Hago investigación en bioquímica.
I have a degree in law: Soy licenciado en derecho.

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Test your knowledge of Spanish vocabulary for family members and occupations. Learn how to describe occupations in Spanish and distinguish between masculine and feminine forms of certain job titles.

Spanish Vocabulary: Family Members and Occupations