profesión

profession

noun proh-feh-SYOHN Less Common

Origin: From Latin professio, from profiteri (to declare publicly).

Usage Note

Profesión refers to a learned occupation requiring training (profesión liberal = 'liberal profession' such as law or medicine), not a trade or craft (oficio). The phrase de profesión means 'by profession' (es médico de profesión). It differs from trabajo (a job) and carrera (a degree course or career path).

Examples

"Su profesión le exige viajar con frecuencia."

Natural Translation

His profession requires him to travel frequently.

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