Spanish word

profesional

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾofesjoˈnal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprofessional

Example

Necesito un servicio profesional para reparar mi computadora.

I need a professional service to repair my computer.

Illustration for profesional (professional)

More examples

Ella tiene experiencia profesional en diseño web.

She has professional experience in web design.

Core concept

Work or service performed according to an occupation's technical and ethical standards.

Common phrases

  • servicio profesional

    professional service

  • ayuda profesional

    professional help

  • equipo profesional

    professional equipment

  • experiencia profesional

    professional experience

Similar words

competente: Possesses enough practical ability and skill to perform a job reliably.
calificado: Holds the required qualifications or training for the job.
especializado: Possesses focused knowledge and skills tailored to a specific field.
experto: Possesses deep, extensive knowledge and high-level skill in a field.

Definition in Spanish

Relativo a un oficio o servicio profesional, ejecutado según criterios técnicos y éticos propios de la profesión.

Word origin

It comes from profesión (from Latin professio) plus the suffix -al, forming an adjective meaning relating to a profession.

Usage tips

  • In Spanish, profesional often highlights formal qualifications and responsibilities, while experto or competente focus on skill or ability.

Other meanings

  • expertnoun

Opposites

  • amateuramateuradjective

Related words

  • profesiónprofessionnoun
  • profesionalismoprofessionalismnoun
  • profesionalmenteprofessionallyadverb

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