maestría en trabajo social
/maestɾia en tɾabaxo soθjal/from spelling rules
The English abbreviation MSW (Master of Social Work) is translated into Spanish as maestría en trabajo social.
This phrase refers to the Master of Social Work degree. In professional conversations, Spanish speakers rarely use a three-letter acronym like the English 'MSW'. Instead, they typically use the full name or simply refer to it as la maestría.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of maestría (master's degree), en (in) and trabajo social (social work).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Maestría en Trabajo Social is frequently used in Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun maestría is feminine. If you add an adjective to describe the degree itself, the adjective must be feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/maestɾia en tɾabaxo soθjal/
Did you know?
- The word trabajo has a surprising history, originally linked to the Latin 'tripālium', which referred to a 'three-pronged instrument' or a 'stake' used in punishing or working.
- While maestría refers to the degree in Latin America, people in Spain typically use the term máster to describe this level of study.
- In many Spanish speaking countries, a person with a maestría en trabajo social is often called a trabajador social regardless of whether they are in a classroom or a clinic.
Examples in context
- Estoy interesado/a en realizar un Máster en Trabajo Social en esta institución.I am interested in pursuing a Master in Social Work at this institution.
- Recientemente obtuve mi Maestría en Trabajo Social y tengo experiencia en el campo de la salud mental.I recently obtained my Master's Degree in Social Work and I have experience in the field of mental health.
- He obtenido mi Máster en Trabajo Social y estoy emocionado/a por las oportunidades profesionales que esto me brinda.I have obtained my Master in Social Work and I am excited about the professional opportunities this provides me.
- Estoy estudiando para mi maestría en trabajo social.I am studying for my master of social work.
- Necesito una maestría en trabajo social para ese empleo.I need a master of social work for that job.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their university degrees.
- Javier¿Qué título tiene Sofía?What degree does Sofía have?
- SofíaElla tiene una maestría en trabajo social.She has a master of social work.
- Javier¡Qué bueno! Yo también quiero esa maestría en trabajo social.That's great! I also want that master of social work.
- SofíaDeberías empezar el próximo semestre, Javier.You should start next semester, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries en, maestría, social, trabajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
