programa de pasantías
/pɾoɡɾama de pasantias/from spelling rules
The English phrase "internship program" is translated into Spanish as programa de pasantías.
This phrase refers to a structured period of work experience offered by an organization to students or graduates for professional training. A person participating in such a program is called a pasante.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase programa de pasantías is composed of programa (program), de (of) and pasantías (internships).
Which one should you use?
While pasantía is widely understood in Latin America, prácticas is the preferred term in Spain for professional training periods.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the term pasantías is commonly used to express the concept of an internship program. In Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico, Programa de Pasantes is sometimes used. In Spain, Programa de Prácticas is the most commonly used translation.
Did you know?
- While a pasante is an intern, the term historically referred to a law student who had 'passed' their initial exams and was beginning practical training.
- In Spain, the word prácticas is used for internships, but it is also the standard word for 'practices' in sports or 'rehearsals' in music.
- The word programa shares a root with the English word 'program', both deriving from the Ancient Greek πρόγραμμα, meaning a public notice or announcement.
Examples in context
- Estoy buscando un programa de pasantías en una empresa internacional.I am looking for an internship program in an international company.
- Me gustaría participar en un programa de prácticas en el sector de la medicina.I would like to participate in an internship program in the medical sector.
- El programa de pasantías es muy competitivo.The internship program is very competitive.
- Me inscribí en su programa de pasantías este verano.I signed up for their internship program this summer.
- Busco un programa de pasantías en el área de marketing.I am looking for an internship program in the marketing area.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing career opportunities at a university career fair.
- Daniel¿Sabes si hay algún programa de pasantías disponible?Do you know if there is any internship program available?
- LucíaSí, Daniel, la empresa tecnológica tiene uno excelente.Yes, Daniel, the tech company has an excellent one.
- Daniel¡Qué bueno! ¿Tienen requisitos para aplicar?That's great! Do they have requirements to apply?
- LucíaSolo piden que seas estudiante de último año.They only ask that you are a final year student.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, programa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
