In this episode of Business Spanish, we chat with Julianne, a procurement professional for an international aircraft manufacturer. As she tells us about her company and her role as a buyer, we pause the conversation to review key points and vocabulary. In a future bonus episode, Julianne will join us again to recount her travels in Latin America and explain her journey in learning Spanish.
BUSINESS SPANISH PODCAST EPISODE 4:
AVIATION PROCUREMENT: ENTREVISTA CON JULIANA MARTÍN
Vocabulary in this episode
el empresario, la empresaria: businessman, businesswoman
fabricar, manufacturar: to manufacture
el comprador, la compradora: buyer
la pieza: part (component, as in automotive or aircraft part)
el avión de negocios, el jet ejecutivo: business plane, jet
el jefe, la jefa: boss
el trabajo remoto: remote job, remote working
la plataforma: platform
el software: software
la reunión virtual: virtual meeting
compartir la pantalla: to share the screen
ser productivo: to be productive
el proyecto urgente: rush or “hot” project
la ventaja: advantage
el equipo de compañeros: team of co-workers, classmates, etc.
el empleador: employer
comprar: to buy, purchase
el vendedor: vendor, supplier
el cliente: customer, client
el tiempo de entrega: lead time
el correo electrónico: e-mail
la orden de compra: purchase order
solicitar: to request
el extranjero: overseas, abroad
el logro exitoso: successful achievement, accomplishment
cometer errores: to make mistakes
saldar cuentas de efectivo: to settle cash accounts
cerrar las cuentas: to close accounts
los cálculos: calculations
vender: to sell
el papel comercial, el pagaré: commercial paper
financiar: to finance, fund
despedir: to fire
el aumento de salario, sueldo: pay raise
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