La trayectoria describes a course of development or a record of work and achievements over time.
The idea
It is feminine: la trayectoria, una trayectoria; the plural is las trayectorias.
Examples
- La trayectoria de Ana incluye diez años de investigación.Ana’s career includes ten years of research.
- El museo reconoció la trayectoria del fotógrafo local.The museum recognised the local photographer’s body of work.
- Buscamos una persona con una trayectoria sólida en educación.We are looking for someone with a strong track record in education.
- Las trayectorias de los dos equipos han sido muy distintas.The two teams have had very different histories.
- Durante la entrevista, Luis explicó un cambio en su trayectoria profesional.During the interview, Luis explained a change in his career path.
- La empresa tiene una larga trayectoria de colaboración con escuelas.The company has a long history of working with schools.
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Watch out
Do not confuse la trayectoria with a single job: it can cover a whole career or an organisation’s history.
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Choose the feminine article: ___ trayectoria de Marta comenzó en un hospital. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine singular noun.
Choose the plural form: Las dos ___ profesionales son diferentes. (trayectorias / trayectoria)
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trayectorias
Trayectorias is plural because two paths are being compared.
Choose the word for a professional record: Su larga ___ en investigación convenció al comité. (trayectoria / ventana)
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trayectoria
Trayectoria fits a record built over years, rather than one isolated task.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the feminine article: ___ trayectoria de Marta comenzó en un hospital. (La / El)
Choose the plural form: Las dos ___ profesionales son diferentes. (trayectorias / trayectoria)
Choose the word for a professional record: Su larga ___ en investigación convenció al comité. (trayectoria / ventana)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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