funcionario

civil servant, public employee

Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/fun.θjoˈna.ɾjo/

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Cultural Note

Becoming a funcionario through oposiciones (competitive public exams) is a dream for many Spaniards, as it guarantees lifelong job security. Entire academies exist to help candidates prepare, and the process can take years.

📝 Example Sentences

Los funcionarios tienen empleo fijo de por vida.

Civil servants have a permanent job for life.

Está preparando oposiciones para ser funcionaria.

She is preparing for public exams to become a civil servant.

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