curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/es-a1-warm-up-introducing-yourself-basics/68dec93b79d995a4449c63a4.md
In Spanish, some professions use the same word for both male and female. These words do not change ending.
There is no fixed rule for identifying them, so the best way to learn them is by seeing them in real examples and contexts.
Mateo is mentioning a profession that is focused on planning and executing strategies to promote products and connect with customers.
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What profession is Mateo mentioning?
Científica de datos
This refers to someone who analyzes information and patterns. It's in female form.
Ingeniero de software
This is the male form of the profession that is in charge of designing and building software.
Estratega de marketing
Policía
This is a male or female police officer, which is not what Mateo said.
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Estratega stays the same for a male or a female. Some Spanish professions do not change form for gender.
Seeing these words in context will help you recognize them more easily. For example:
Estratega de marketing – Marketing strategist (feminine and masculine).
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