You may have a fuzzy memory of that unit on office vocabulary middle school Spanish class, so it’s probably time for a refresh. Lucky for Spanish language learners, there are over 20,000 Spanish cognates shared with English. A lot of these cognates can be found in the vocabulary for the office.
Many companies today appreciate working proficient bilingualism, especially in Spanish. While we can’t promise you’ll be working proficient in Spanish at the end of this article, some necessary office vocabulary is a good start. We’ll be covering everything from a stapler to an intern to ensure success.
Learning vocabulary cans seem daunting, but not to worry, there are a multitude of methods to help you memorize successfully. You may already know your learning style, from visual learner to kinesthetic learner there’s one for you. After going over the office vocab that’ll take you to the top, be sure to find the memorization method that works best for you for long lasting remembrance.
Office Supplies in Spanish
the office — la oficina
file cabinet — el archivador
the desk — el escritorio
the photocopier — la fotocopiadora
the computer — la computadora
the waste bin — la papelera
the notepad — el bloc de notas
the stapler — la grapadora
the tape — la cinta adhesiva
the calendar — el calendario
the printer — la impresora
Office Roles in Spanish
the employee — el empleado
the manager — el director
the executive — el ejecutivo
account manager — gerente de administración
the intern — el pasante
head of department — jefe de departamento
administrative assistant — empleado administrativo
Other Office Vocabulary in Spanish
conference room — sala de conferencias
the project schedule — el cronograma del proyecto
the account — la cuenta
the meeting — la junta
the department — el departamento