what do you do for a living

cómo te ganas la vida

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

(general)

a. cómo te ganas la vida

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

What do you do for a living? Do you work nearby?¿Cómo te ganas la vida? ¿Trabajas cerca?

b. a qué te dedicas

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I didn't realize you studied French. What do you do for a living?No sabía que estudiabas francés. ¿A qué te dedicas?

c. en qué trabajas

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(singular)

I heard that you and Wilson work together. What do you do for a living?Escuché que Wilson y tú trabajan juntos. ¿En qué trabajas?

d. cómo se gana la vida

A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).

(colloquial)

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

Thank you for inviting me here. What do you do for a living?Gracias por haberme invitado aquí. ¿Cómo se gana la vida usted?

e. a qué se dedica

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

It's always nice to meet my mother's friends. What do you do for a living?Siempre es un gusto conocer a los amigos de mi madre. ¿A qué se dedica usted?

f. en qué trabaja

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

I've heard so many good things about you. Please remind me, what do you do for a living?He oído tantas cosas buenas sobre usted. Por favor, recuérdeme, ¿en qué trabaja?

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