Usage Note
Funcionaria is the feminine form of funcionario, the standard Spanish term for a civil servant or government employee with permanent status. Having plaza de funcionaria (a civil service post) implies job security in Spain and is considered a significant career milestone. Do not confuse with empleada pública, which is broader and includes non-permanent staff.
Examples
"Trabaja como funcionaria en el ministerio de educación."
Natural Translation
She works as a civil servant at the ministry of education.
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