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Palabra del Día: Expanding My Spanish One Word at a Time


Here I share my journey of learning new Spanish words, particularly slang and vocabulary used in professional research settings. I will keep adding words to this list and explain its context. Keep in mind that this is Spanish from the context of Mexico. These will not be beginning words either since I am a fluent Spanish speaker.


Word

Translation

Meaning

Context used in

Godín

Office worker

"Godín" is a playful term Mexicans use to refer to someone working a 9-to-5 office job. Typically dressed in business casual, packed lunch in a Tupperware, hustling through the daily grind of reports, emails, and meetings. It’s often used humorously to describe the corporate lifestyle many people fall into.

Slang

Fortalezas, Oportunidades, Debilidades, Amenazas (FODA)

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analaysis

SWOT analysis is a strategic planning and strategic management technique used to help a person or organization identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to business competition or project planning.

Professional - Business


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