What is the Spanish word for "unemployed"?

Learn how to say "unemployed" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

unemployed

Spanish

desempleado

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Alternative translations of "unemployed"

paro

Examples of how to use "unemployed" in Spanish

English
He is currently unemployed and looking for work.
Spanish
Actualmente está desempleado y buscando trabajo.
English
After graduation, he remained unemployed for months.
Spanish
Después de graduarse, permaneció desempleado durante meses.
English
She volunteers while she is unemployed now.
Spanish
Ella hace voluntariado mientras está desempleada ahora.
English
Many people become unemployed during economic downturns.
Spanish
Muchas personas se quedan sin empleo durante las recesiones económicas.
English
He felt anxious about being unemployed again.
Spanish
Él se sintió ansioso por volver a estar desempleado.

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