título del puesto
/titulo del pwesto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "job title" is translated into Spanish as título del puesto.
This phrase refers to the specific name of a person's role or position within a company. In many professional contexts, particularly in Latin America, the single word cargo is often used as a more concise way to express the same idea of a job title or position.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of título (title), del (of the) and puesto (position/job).
Which one should you use?
While título del puesto refers specifically to the name of the role, the word puesto on its own refers to the actual position or vacancy itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word cargo is a common way to refer to a job title or position in many professional contexts, especially in Latin America.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, job titles must agree in gender with the person they refer to. Additionally, it is common to include the definite article el or la before a job title.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, using a formal job title as a form of address, such as el Ingeniero or la Arquitecta, is a common sign of respect and can replace the person's name in conversation.
- The word puesto is also the word used for a 'stall' or 'stand' in a market, such as a 'puesto de frutas'.
- While cargo is used for a job title, the word also means 'charge' or 'burden'. This reflects the idea that a professional position is not just a title but a responsibility one must carry.
Examples in context
- ¡Buenos días, Doctor García!Good morning, Dr. García!
- Permítame presentarle a la Licenciada López.Allow me to introduce Attorney López.
- Hola, Maestra Carmen. ¿Podemos hablar?Hello, Teacher Carmen. Can we talk?
- Debes indicar el título del puesto en el formulario.You must indicate the job title on the form.
- ¿Cuál es el título del puesto de María?What is Maria's job title?
- El título del puesto no aparece en el contrato.The job title does not appear in the contract.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are reviewing a job application.
- LucíaJavier, ¿ya pusiste tu título del puesto aquí?Javier, did you put your job title here already?
- JavierNo, no estoy seguro de cuál usar.No, I am not sure which one to use.
- LucíaUsa el título del puesto de tu contrato.Use the job title from your contract.
- JavierTienes razón, lo voy a buscar ahora.You are right, I will look for it now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
