10 essential Spanish phrases for a job interview
Land your dream job with these must-know Spanish phrases for your interview.
Navigating a job interview in Spanish can be daunting, but having the right phrases can make all the difference. Whether you're applying for a role in a Spanish-speaking country or for a company with international ties, showing your linguistic effort is key. This phrase pack focuses on core expressions you'll need from the introduction to discussing your qualifications. Mastering these will boost your confidence and help you make a professional impression.
What this lesson covers
Core Spanish words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Words 1–10
- Buenos días/tardes.BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs / TAR-dehsGood morning/afternoon.
- Me llamo [Your Name].Me YAH-mohMy name is [Your Name].
- ¿Cómo está usted?KOH-moh eh-STAH oo-STED?How are you? (formal)
- Gracias por la oportunidad.GRA-thee-ahs / GRA-see-ahs pohr lah oh-pohr-too-nee-DADThank you for the opportunity.
- Soy [Your Profession].SoyI am a [Your Profession].
- Tengo experiencia en...TEN-goh ex-peh-ree-EN-thee-ah en...I have experience in...
- Mis fortalezas son...Mees for-tah-LEH-thahs son...My strengths are...
- Estoy buscando un desafío.Eh-STOY boos-KAHN-doh oon deh-sah-FEE-ohI am looking for a challenge.
- ¿Cuáles son los próximos pasos?KWAH-leh ssohn lohs PROK-see-mohs PA-sohs?What are the next steps?
- Muchas gracias. ¡Hasta luego!MOO-chahs GRA-thee-ahs / GRA-see-ahs. AH-stah LWEH-goh!Thank you very much. Goodbye!
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