English–Spanish

“calling” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/bokaˈθjon/

Example

Siento vocación por la enseñanza.

I feel a calling to teach.

Illustration for vocación (calling)

How to say “calling” in Spanish

“Calling” in Spanish is vocación.

Deep inner pull toward work felt as a life mission.

Full entry for vocación: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vocación

Después de probar varios trabajos, descubrió que su vocación era cuidar a personas mayores.

After trying several jobs, she discovered that her vocation was caring for older adults.

Tips for using vocación

  • Commonly used with tener vocación para/de + profession and in set phrases like 'No tengo vocación para esto' to express lacking the inner disposition rather than merely lacking skill.

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