What does "carrera" mean in English?

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Spanish

carrera

English

career

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Alternative translations of "carrera"

race
run
course
degree

Examples of how to use "carrera" in Spanish

Spanish
Estudia la carrera de arquitectura.
English
She is studying architecture.
Spanish
Elegí la carrera de medicina.
English
I chose the medicine major.
Spanish
La carrera empieza a las nueve.
English
The race starts at nine.
Spanish
Mi hermana ganó la carrera ayer.
English
My sister won the race yesterday.
Spanish
Terminé mi carrera en cuatro años.
English
I finished my degree in four years.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "carrera" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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