retirement
Spanish: jubilación o cese al trabajo
Description
Retirement refers to the period in a person's life when they cease working, typically due to age or after reaching a certain number of years of service. It is often associated with receiving pension benefits or social security payments.
Interpreter Notes
Interpreters should be aware that 'jubilación' is the standard term used in formal contexts, while 'cese al trabajo' may be used in specific situations. Avoid colloquial expressions that may not be understood universally, and ensure clarity in discussions about retirement benefits and age-related policies.
Example Sentences
EN: After many years of hard work, she decided it was time for her retirement.
ES: Después de muchos años de trabajo arduo, decidió que era el momento de su jubilación.
Common Interpreter Mistakes
Confusing 'jubilación' with 'jubiloso' (joyful); mixing up 'cese al trabajo' with 'despido' (dismissal); mispronouncing 'jubilación' as 'jubilación' but with incorrect stress.
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