Spanish · B1 (Intermediate)
Workplace in Spanish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Spanish words for workplace are la nómina (the payslip), el período de prueba (the probationary period) and el ambiente laboral (the work atmosphere). The full Spanish workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Spanish vocabulary for workplace, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Spanish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key workplace vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| la nómina | the payslip |
| el período de prueba | the probationary period |
| el ambiente laboral | the work atmosphere |
| el aumento de sueldo | the salary increase |
| el parte de baja | the sick leave certificate |
| el comité de empresa | the works committee |
| el teletrabajo | remote work |
| la formación | training |
| el contrato de trabajo | the employment contract |
| la jornada laboral | the working day / hours |
Example sentences
He recibido mi nómina del mes.
I have received my monthly payslip.
El período de prueba dura dos meses.
The probationary period lasts two months.
Quiero pedir un aumento de sueldo.
I want to ask for a salary increase.
El médico me ha dado el parte de baja.
The doctor gave me the sick leave certificate.
Mi jornada laboral es de ocho horas.
My working day is eight hours.
La empresa paga mi formación.
The company pays for my training.
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