cuello verde
/kweʝo beɾde/from spelling rules
The English phrase "green collar" is translated into Spanish as cuello verde.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, some people may use the term empleo sostenible to refer to "green collar" jobs.
How do you pronounce it?
/kweʝo beɾde/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, referring to someone as está verde does not mean they are wearing a 'green collar' but that they are not yet ready or ripe.
- The Spanish cuello can refer to both a clothing collar and the anatomical neck, whereas English usually distinguishes between 'collar' and 'neck'.
- The Spanish word cuello is a direct cognate of the English word 'collar', as both trace their roots back to the Latin word collum.
Examples in context
- Los empleos de cuello verde están desempeñando un papel clave en la transición hacia una economía sostenible.Green collar jobs are playing a key role in the transition towards a sustainable economy.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about their career goals.
- SofíaQuiero trabajar en energías renovables.I want to work in renewable energy.
- DanielEntonces buscas un trabajo de cuello verde.So you are looking for a green collar job.
- SofíaSí, me interesa mucho el medio ambiente.Yes, I am very interested in the environment.
- DanielEs una excelente meta, Sofía.That is an excellent goal, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuello, verde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
