entrevista de trabajo
/entɾebista de tɾabaxo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, job interview is translated as entrevista de trabajo. Wiktionary also lists entrevista laboral.
Meaning: interview attended by a job applicant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| entrevista de trabajo | /entɾebista de tɾabaxo/ (from spelling rules) |
| entrevista laboral | /entɾebista laboɾal/ (from spelling rules) |
Both entrevista de trabajo and entrevista laboral are used to describe an interview attended by a job applicant.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase entrevista de trabajo literally translates to interview of work.
Which one should you use?
While both terms are used, entrevista laboral is a more formal or professional way to refer to a job interview compared to entrevista de trabajo.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change the noun entrevista to its plural form, entrevistas, resulting in entrevistas de trabajo.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾebista de tɾabaxo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to discuss personal family details during an entrevista de trabajo that would be considered inappropriate or illegal in the US or UK.
- The Spanish word for 'work' trabajo is related to the Latin word for 'three' tri-, because the original torture device had three stakes.
- In some Latin American countries, the greeting at the start of an entrevista laboral may include a light kiss on the cheek or a warm embrace depending on the industry's level of formality.
Examples in context
- Tomás tiene una entrevista de trabajo el lunes.Tom has a job interview on Monday.This sentence is useful for stating when someone has a job interview.Tatoeba #8309416 by emigonza, translation #6666983 by CK
- Tuve mi entrevista de trabajo en la sala de reuniones.I had my job interview in the meeting room.This sentence is useful for describing the location where a job interview took place.Tatoeba #1651003 by Shishir, translation #1650600 by Amastan
- Tengo una entrevista de trabajo mañana a las dos de la tarde.I have a job interview at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.This sentence is useful for specifying the time of a job interview.Tatoeba #1116475 by Shishir, translation #1103027 by jamessilver
- Mañana tengo una entrevista de trabajo en una empresa muy prestigiosa.Tomorrow I have a job interview in a prestigious company.
- La entrevista laboral fue muy intensa, pero creo que di lo mejor de mí.The job interview was very intense, but I think I did my best.
- Estoy emocionado por formar parte del proceso de selección de esta empresa tan reconocida.I am excited to be part of this renowned company's selection process.
- Tengo una entrevista de trabajo en el centro comercial, espero que me vaya bien.I have a job interview at the shopping center, I hope it goes well.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking in a café about her day.
- Sofía¿Cómo te fue en tu entrevista de trabajo?How did your job interview go?
- JavierFue muy difícil, pero creo que me fue bien.It was very difficult, but I think I did well.
- SofíaMe alegro mucho por ti, Javier.I am very happy for you, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, espero tener noticias pronto.Thanks, Sofía, I hope to have news soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “job interview” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, entrevista, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
