solicitud de empleo
/soliθitud de empleo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'job application' is solicitud de empleo.
This phrase refers to a formal request or form submitted to an employer to apply for a position.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of solicitud, meaning 'request' or 'application' and de empleo, meaning 'of employment'.
Which one should you use?
You can also use the phrase solicitud de trabajo, replacing empleo with trabajo (work) to express the same idea.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun changes: solicitudes de empleo means 'job applications'.
How do you pronounce it?
/soliθitud de empleo/
Did you know?
- The term solicitud comes from the Latin sollicitūdō, which originally described a state of anxiety or restlessness rather than a formal request.
- Although solicitud de empleo is the standard term, in several Latin American countries, the phrase postulación is more common when referring to the act of applying for a position.
- The Spanish verb emplear, which forms the word empleo, can mean 'to use' or 'to utilize' an object or a method, not just to hire a person.
Examples in context
- Estoy interesado/a en enviar mi solicitud de empleo para el puesto anunciado en su empresa.I am interested in sending my job application for the position advertised in your company.
- He enviado mi solicitud de empleo.I have sent my job application.
- He completado mi solicitud de empleo.I have completed my job application.
- ¿Dónde puedo entregar la solicitud de empleo?Where can I hand in the job application?
- Tu solicitud de empleo fue aceptada.Your job application was accepted.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a new job opportunity at a local office.
- DanielElena, ¿tienes la solicitud de empleo lista?Elena, do you have the job application ready?
- ElenaSí, Daniel, la envié por correo esta mañana.Yes, Daniel, I sent it by mail this morning.
- DanielEspero que te llamen pronto.I hope they call you soon.
- ElenaMuchas gracias por tu ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, empleo, solicitud, CC BY-SA 4.0.
