consulta de empleo
/konsulta de empleo/from spelling rules
A job inquiry in Spanish is consulta de empleo.
The phrase consulta de empleo is used when the primary goal is to ask if there are any openings rather than submitting a formal application for a specific role.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of consulta (inquiry/consultation) and de empleo (of employment).
Which one should you use?
While consulta de empleo is an inquiry for information, solicitud de empleo is used when you are actually applying for a specific position.
Did you know?
- While consulta means 'inquiry' in a job context, it is also the standard word for a doctor's appointment or a medical check-up.
- The word consulta shares a root with the English word 'consul'. Both come from the Latin cōnsultāre, which meant to deliberate or seek advice.
- In Spain, a consulta de empleo might lead to a discussion about autónomo status. This refers to freelancers who are self-employed rather than traditional employees.
Examples in context
- Su consulta de empleo fue recibida.Your job inquiry was received.
Example conversation
Alejandro is calling a company's reception desk.
- AlejandroHola, llamo para hacer una consulta de empleo.Hello, I'm calling to make a job inquiry.
- LucíaHola, Alejandro. ¿En qué área quiere trabajar?Hello, Alejandro. In which area do you want to work?
- AlejandroBusco oportunidades en el departamento de ventas.I'm looking for opportunities in the sales department.
- LucíaPerfecto, envíeme su currículum ahora mismo.Perfect, send me your resume right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consulta, de, empleo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
