trabajo nuevo
/tɾabaxo nwebo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'new job' is translated as trabajo nuevo.
The phrase refers to a position of employment that a person has recently started.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the slang term Curro nuevo is used and you might hear Me han dado un nuevo curro to say someone has been given a new job. In Mexico and Peru, the colloquial term Chamba nueva is common, while in Mexico, the slang Nuevo jale is also used. In Argentina, one might say Tengo nuevo laburo to mean 'I have a new job' and in Colombia, Conseguí un nuevo empleo is a way to say 'I got a new job'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to multiple positions, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized to trabajos nuevos. If you use the feminine noun labor instead of the masculine trabajo, the adjective must change to the feminine form nueva (e.g., nueva labor).
Did you know?
- In Argentina, the term laburo is used for 'job' instead of trabajo. This word is actually derived from the Italian word lavoro, reflecting the heavy Italian immigration to the region.
- While trabajo is the standard word for 'work', its distant linguistic ancestor is thought to be related to the idea of 'pain' or 'toil', rather than just a task.
- The word chamba for 'job' is used in Mexico and Peru, and some linguists believe it may be linked to the word cámara, referring to the chambers where miners worked.
Examples in context
- Tomás tiene un trabajo nuevo.Tom's got a new job.This sentence shows how to state that someone has a new job.Tatoeba #13358432 by Shishir, translation #13709960 by rul
- ¿Estás contenta con tu trabajo nuevo?Are you happy with your new job?This sentence is used to ask if someone is happy with their new job.Tatoeba #3120353 by marcelostockle, translation #3123419 by chajadan
- Se van a crear cincuenta puestos de trabajo nuevos.They're going to make 50 new job positions.This sentence illustrates the plural form used for job positions.Tatoeba #5748674 by arh, translation #8169996 by magnificentgoddess
- ¡Estoy muy emocionado/a por mi nuevo empleo en esa prestigiosa empresa!I'm very excited about my new job at that prestigious company!
- Quería informarles que he conseguido una nueva ocupación y agradezco su apoyo incondicional.I wanted to inform you that I have obtained a new job position, and I appreciate your unconditional support.
- Tíos, ¡me han dado un curro nuevo hoy!Guys, I've got a new job today!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are meeting for coffee to catch up.
- MaríaHola Alejandro, ¿cómo va todo en tu trabajo nuevo?Hi Alejandro, how is everything going at your new job?
- AlejandroMuy bien, aunque estoy aprendiendo muchas cosas.Very well, although I am learning many things.
- MaríaMe alegra mucho. ¿Te gusta el horario?I am very glad. Do you like the schedule?
- AlejandroSí, el horario de mi trabajo nuevo es perfecto.Yes, the schedule of my new job is perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
