tiempo libre remunerado
/tjempo libɾe ɾemuneɾado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "paid time off" is translated into Spanish as tiempo libre remunerado.
This phrase refers to time away from work during which an employee continues to receive their regular pay.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tiempo (time), libre (free) and remunerado (remunerated/paid).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term permisos retribuidos is used to refer to paid time off. In some Latin American countries, you may encounter the term tiempo de descanso remunerado.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because tiempo is a masculine singular noun, the adjectives libre and remunerado must also be in the masculine singular form.
Did you know?
- The word remunerado comes from the Latin 'munus', meaning 'gift' or 'duty', implying that pay was once viewed as a reward for a service rendered.
- The word tiempo shares a common ancestor with the English word 'temperature'. Both come from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to stretch' or 'string'.
- In a professional setting, if you are asking for a specific day off, you might use the word falta to describe an absence, which can sound much more serious than the English 'time off'.
Examples in context
- Aprovecharé mis vacaciones remuneradas para descansar y explorar nuevos lugares.I will take advantage of my paid time off to rest and explore new places.
- Solicitaré un permiso remunerado para atender asuntos personales.I will request paid time off to attend personal matters.
- Me voy a tomar unos días libres para relajarme en la playa.I'm going to take a few days off to relax at the beach.
- Los empleados disfrutan de dos semanas de vacaciones pagadas al año.Employees enjoy two weeks of paid vacation per year.
- Tengo diez días de tiempo libre remunerado este año.I have ten days of paid time off this year.
- ¿Cuántos días de tiempo libre remunerado me quedan?How many days of paid time off do I have left?
- El tiempo libre remunerado es un beneficio importante.Paid time off is an important benefit.
Example conversation
Daniel is asking Sofía about the company's vacation policy.
- DanielSofía, ¿cómo funciona el tiempo libre remunerado aquí?Sofía, how does paid time off work here?
- SofíaPuedes usarlo para tus vacaciones o asuntos personales.You can use it for your vacations or personal matters.
- DanielPerfecto, necesito programar unos días pronto.Perfect, I need to schedule some days soon.
- SofíaMuy bien, avísame cuando decidas las fechas.Very well, let me know when you decide the dates.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries libre, tiempo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
