English–Spanish
“firing” in Spanish
How to say “firing” in Spanish
“Firing” in Spanish is despido.
A termination notice pinned to an office bulletin board beside an empty desk.
Example sentences with despido
El despido colectivo afectó a toda la plantilla.
The collective dismissal affected the whole staff.
Tips for using despido
- Used for employer-initiated dismissal, not for quitting (use 'renuncia'), and 'despedida' more often means a farewell or farewell party rather than a firing.