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Inglés de Cambridge: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Negocios y Empleo

Aprende vocabulario del PET para negocios y empleo, incluyendo empresas, lugares de trabajo, trabajos, empleados, empleadores, condiciones laborales y actividades comerciales básicas.

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
to perform
to perform
[Verbo]

to carry out or execute a task, duty, action, or ceremony, often in a formal or official capacity

realizar

realizar

Ex: The surgeon skillfully performed the delicate heart surgery, ensuring the patient's well-being. 
success
success
[Sustantivo]

an attainment that is successful

éxito,  logro

éxito, logro

Ex: Each small success gave her more confidence. 
successful
successful
[Adjetivo]

achieving notable recognition, prosperity, or accomplishment in a way that shines or stands out

exitoso,  destacado

exitoso, destacado

Ex: His successful leadership resulted in a glittering legacy. 

Su liderazgo exitoso resultó en un legado brillante.

coworker
coworker
[Sustantivo]

someone who works with someone else, having the same job

colega, compañero de trabajo

colega, compañero de trabajo

Ex: She had lunch with her coworkers in the office cafeteria. 

Ella almorzó con sus compañeros de trabajo en la cafetería de la oficina.

volunteer
volunteer
[Sustantivo]

a person who offers to do something, often without being asked or without expecting payment

voluntario,  voluntaria

voluntario, voluntaria

Ex: As a volunteer firefighter, he was always ready to respond to emergencies in his community. 
application
application
[Sustantivo]

a formal request, usually written, for permission to do something, such as getting a job, studying at a university, etc.

solicitud, aplicación

solicitud, aplicación

Ex: The deadline for the scholarship application is next week. 
to apply
to apply
[Verbo]

to formally request something, such as a place at a university, a job, etc.

solicitar,  postular

solicitar, postular

Ex: She decided to apply for the scholarship to support her education. 
colleague
colleague
[Sustantivo]

someone with whom one works

colega

colega

Ex: During the annual company retreat, I had the chance to bond with colleagues from different departments, which helped strengthen our professional network. 
conference
conference
[Sustantivo]

an official meeting where a group of people discuss a certain matter, which often continues for days

conferencia

conferencia

Ex: The company is hosting a conference to launch its new product line. 
contract
contract
[Sustantivo]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

contrato

contrato

Ex: She reviewed the terms of the employment contract before accepting the job offer. 
crew
crew
[Sustantivo]

all the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc.

tripulación

tripulación

Ex: The crew on the plane served food and drinks to the passengers. 
laboratory
laboratory
[Sustantivo]

a room or building equipped for scientific research, experiments, testing, or the production of chemicals or medicines

laboratorio

laboratorio

Ex: Michael works in a laboratory that develops new medicines. 
break
break
[Sustantivo]

a rest from the work or activity we usually do

descanso, vacaciones

descanso, vacaciones

Ex: My favorite time of day is the evening break on the balcony. 
department
department
[Sustantivo]

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

departamento

departamento

Ex: My brother works in the finance department of a big corporation. 
canteen
canteen
[Sustantivo]

a restaurant or cafeteria located in a workplace, such as a factory or school, where employees or students can purchase and eat food

cantina, comedor

cantina, comedor

Ex: She bought a sandwich and coffee from the canteen during her break. 

Ella compró un sándwich y un café en la cantina durante su descanso.

to employ
to employ
[Verbo]

to give work to someone and pay them

emplear

emplear

Ex: The construction company needs to employ more workers. 
employment
employment
[Sustantivo]

a paid job

empleo

empleo

Ex: Jane found employment at a local bakery. 
diary
diary
[Sustantivo]

a book with spaces for dates in which appointments, meetings, and other planned events are recorded

agenda,  dietario

agenda, dietario

Ex: My diary is completely full next week. 
full-time
full-time
[Adverbio]

for the entire standard duration of work or activity

a tiempo completo, tiempo completo

a tiempo completo, tiempo completo

Ex: He transitioned from a freelance career to working full-time at a firm. 

Pasó de una carrera freelance a trabajar a tiempo completo en una empresa.

meeting
meeting
[Sustantivo]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

reunión, junta

reunión, junta

Ex: Our morning meeting was postponed to the afternoon. 
out of work

having no job

desempleado, en paro, parado

desempleado, en paro, parado

Ex: The government offers programs to support individuals who are out of work and looking for employment. 
career
career
[Sustantivo]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrera, profesión

carrera, profesión

Ex: After college, he began his career as a software engineer at a tech company. 
part time
part time
[Adjetivo]

working less hours than what is standard or customary

a tiempo parcial, media jornada

a tiempo parcial, media jornada

Ex: The company offers flexible part-time positions, allowing employees to choose their hours based on personal commitments. 

La empresa ofrece puestos a tiempo parcial flexibles, permitiendo a los empleados elegir sus horas según sus compromisos personales.

profession
profession
[Sustantivo]

a paid job that often requires a high level of education and training

profesión

profesión

Ex: His profession as an architect allows him to design and create innovative buildings. 
professional
professional
[Adjetivo]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

profesional

profesional

Ex: The company hired a professional consultant to improve their business operations. 
candidate
candidate
[Sustantivo]

a person being considered for a specific position, role, or opportunity

candidato, candidata

candidato, candidata

Ex: He's a top candidate for the award. 
wage
wage
[Sustantivo]

money that a person earns, daily or weekly, in exchange for their work

salario

salario

Ex: The union negotiated higher wages for its members in the latest contract agreement. 
to quit
to quit
[Verbo]

to give up your job, school, etc.

renunciar, dejar

renunciar, dejar

Ex: Many advised her not to quit, but she felt it was right. 

Muchos le aconsejaron que no renunciara, pero ella sintió que era lo correcto.

to trade
to trade
[Verbo]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

comerciar

comerciar

Ex: Countries trade various goods and resources to meet their economic needs. 
to retire
to retire
[Verbo]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

jubilarse

jubilarse

Ex: It's common for people to retire and move to warmer climates. 
retirement
retirement
[Sustantivo]

the period during someone's life when they stop working often due to reaching a certain age

jubilación, retiro

jubilación, retiro

Ex: Her retirement was filled with volunteer work and community activities. 
freelancer
freelancer
[Sustantivo]

a person who works independently without having a long-term contract with companies

trabajador por cuenta propia, freelance, trabajador autónomo

trabajador por cuenta propia, freelance, trabajador autónomo

Ex: The freelancer negotiated contracts and rates independently, ensuring fair compensation for their work. 

El freelancer negoció contratos y tarifas de forma independiente, asegurando una compensación justa por su trabajo.

occupation
occupation
[Sustantivo]

a person's profession or job, typically the means by which they earn a living

ocupación, profesión

ocupación, profesión

Ex: Many people find fulfillment in pursuing an occupation that aligns with their passions and interests. 
unemployed
unemployed
[Adjetivo]

without a paid job

desempleado, desocupado, parado

desempleado, desocupado, parado

Ex: Sarah became unemployed after her company reduced its staff. 
well-paid
well-paid
[Adjetivo]

(of a job or occupation) providing a high salary or income in comparison to others in the same industry or field

bien pagado

bien pagado

Ex: In some industries, specialized skills or expertise can lead to well-paid consulting opportunities. 

En algunas industrias, las habilidades o conocimientos especializados pueden conducir a oportunidades de consultoría bien remuneradas.

to set up
to set up
[Verbo]

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

establecer, montar

establecer, montar

Ex: They decided to set up a foundation for environmental conservation. 

Decidieron establecer una fundación para la conservación del medio ambiente.

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