currículum
/kurikulum/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cv" is translated into Spanish as currículum.
Meaning: curriculum vitae (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kurikulum/
Did you know?
- The word currículum was borrowed from the Latin word meaning 'a running' or 'a race track'.
- While currículum is standard, some Spanish speakers use the term hoja de vida, which literally translates to 'life sheet'.
- In a professional context, a Spanish speaker might talk about estudiar el currículum, which can refer to a school's entire course of study rather than a person's resume.
Examples in context
- Adjunto mi Currículum Vitae para su consideración.I am attaching my CV for your consideration.
- Estoy actualizando mi currículo para solicitar nuevos empleos.I am updating my CV to apply for new jobs.
- Tengo que actualizar mi currículum.I have to update my curriculum vitae.
- ¿Puedes revisar mi currículum?Can you review my curriculum vitae?
- Adjunto mi currículum a este correo.I attach my curriculum vitae to this email.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about a job application.
- Mateo¿Ya enviaste tu currículum?Did you already send your curriculum vitae?
- ElenaNo, todavía estoy corrigiendo el currículum.No, I am still correcting the curriculum vitae.
- MateoSi quieres, yo reviso tu currículum.If you want, I will review your curriculum vitae.
- ElenaMuchas gracias, Mateo, eres muy amable.Thank you very much, Mateo, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries currículum, CC BY-SA 4.0.
