👉💪👍💼

How to Say ‘You're doing a good job.’ in Spain Spanish

Estás haciendo un buen trabajo.

es-TAHS ah-SYEN-doh oon bwehn trah-BAH-hoh

[es-TAHS ah-SYEN-doh oon bwehn trah-BAH-hoh]

Phrase Breakdown

Estás haciendo

es-TAHS ah-SYEN-doh

You are doing

Present progressive: 'estar' + gerund. In Spain 'c' before 'i' sounds like 'th': 'es-TAS ah-THYEN-doh'.

Example

Estás haciendo mucho ruido.

You're making a lot of noise.

Words in this phrase

Estás

[es-TAHS]

you are

Informal 'you' form of estar, used for states and health.

Example

¿Estás cansado hoy?

Are you tired today?

haciendo

[ah-SYEN-doh]

doing

Gerund of 'hacer' (to do/make); with 'estar' it forms an ongoing action.

Example

Estoy haciendo la cena.

I am making dinner.

un buen trabajo.

oon bwehn trah-BAH-hoh

a good job.

This is the object of the verb. Pronounce the throaty 'j' in 'trabajo'.

Example

Hizo un buen trabajo.

He did a good job.

Words in this phrase

[oon]

a / an

Masculine singular indefinite article used before a noun.

Example

Busco un entorno donde pueda crecer profesionalmente.

I am looking for an environment where I can grow professionally.

buen

[bwehn]

good

Short form of 'bueno' used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Es un buen restaurante.

It's a good restaurant.

trabajo

[trah-BAH-hoh]

work / job

Masculine noun for employment or the place and activity of working.

Example

Tengo mucho estrés en el trabajo.

I have a lot of stress at work.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“This app is my secret weapon in Barcelona! Just enough to go about daily life and no more feeling lost or helpless while my husband and I live abroad.”

Michelle C., 30, Mom of Two

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager