subsidio de desempleo
/subsidjo de desempleo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "unemployment benefits" is translated into Spanish as subsidio de desempleo.
This phrase refers to money paid by the government to people who have lost their jobs. You may also see it expressed as asistencia por desempleo (unemployment assistance) or apoyo económico por desempleo (financial support for unemployment).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase subsidio de desempleo is composed of subsidio (subsidy/benefit) and de desempleo (of unemployment).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Paro is commonly used and prestación por desempleo is a very common and standard way to refer to these benefits. In Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, the term seguro de desempleo is used to describe unemployment insurance/benefits. In Mexico, seguro por desempleo is often used for unemployment insurance/benefits.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun subsidio is masculine, so it is used with the definite article el to say "the unemployment benefit" (el subsidio de desempleo).
Did you know?
- The Latin root of subsidio comes from subsidere, meaning 'to sit down' or 'to provide reserve forces', evoking the image of backup support.
- In Spain, you might hear people talk about 'el paro' instead of using a more formal term for unemployment benefits. While 'paro' literally means 'stop' or 'halt', it is the standard way to refer to both being unemployed and the benefits themselves.
- Depending on where you are in Latin America, the concept of unemployment benefits is often framed as 'insurance' rather than a 'subsidy'. In countries like Mexico or Argentina, you will more frequently hear seguro de desempleo.
Examples in context
- El solicitante recibirá prestaciones por desempleo mientras busca un nuevo trabajo.The applicant will receive unemployment benefits while looking for a new job.
- El trabajador despedido tiene derecho a solicitar un subsidio de desempleo.The dismissed worker has the right to apply for unemployment benefits.
- Tras perder su trabajo, mi amigo solicitó el paro para cubrir sus gastos mientras busca empleo.After losing his job, my friend applied for unemployment benefits to cover his expenses while he looks for employment.
- Si pierdes tu empleo, no te preocupes, puedes solicitar ayuda por desempleo.If you lose your job, don't worry, you can apply for unemployment benefits.
- El gobierno ofrece un seguro de desempleo para ayudar a los trabajadores sin empleo.The government provides unemployment insurance to assist unemployed workers.
- Mi hermana está recibiendo el seguro por desempleo mientras busca trabajo.My sister is receiving unemployment insurance while searching for a job.
- El subsidio de desempleo es insuficiente.The unemployment benefit is insufficient.
- ¿Cómo puedo solicitar el subsidio de desempleo?How can I apply for the unemployment benefit?
- Ella está esperando su subsidio de desempleo.She is waiting for her unemployment benefit.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking in a cafe about work.
- Sofía¿Ya recibiste el subsidio de desempleo?Did you receive the unemployment benefit yet?
- AlejandroNo, todavía no me han pagado.No, they haven't paid me yet.
- SofíaEspero que te lo den pronto.I hope they give it to you soon.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, lo necesito mucho.Thanks, Sofia, I need it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, desempleo, subsidio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
