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Spanish Phrase

¿Tienes alguna vacante?

/ˈtje.nes alˈɣu.na βaˈkan.te/
Meaning"Do you have any vacancy?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether the listener currently has any open job positions. It is a direct, informal way to inquire about employment opportunities, often used in networking or casual job‑search conversations.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are speaking to a potential employer, a recruiter, or a colleague who might know about job openings. It works best in informal or semi‑formal settings where you address the person with ‘tú’. In a formal context, switch to ‘¿Tiene alguna vacante?’

✦Grammar Breakdown

¿Tienesalgunavacante?

1

Tener (present)

‘Tienes’ is the second‑person singular (tú) present indicative of the verb ‘tener’, meaning ‘to have’.

2

Alguna (indefinite adjective)

‘Alguna’ agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it is feminine singular to match ‘vacante’.

3

Vacante (noun)

‘Vacante’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘vacancy, open position’; it can also be used as an adjective.

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Question marks

Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark; both are required.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Tienes alguna vacante?

Do you have any vacancy?

Sí, estamos buscando un asistente de marketing para comenzar en mayo.

Yes, we are looking for a marketing assistant to start in May.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • ¿Tiene alguna vacante?

    Use ‘tiene’ if you are speaking formally (usted) or to a group (ustedes).

  • ¿Tienes alguna vacantes?

    The adjective ‘alguna’ is singular; the noun must also be singular.

  • ¿Tienes algún vacante?

    ‘Alguno’ is masculine; the noun ‘vacante’ is feminine, so the correct form is ‘alguna’.

↔Alternatives

  • ¿Hay alguna posición disponible?

    Is there any position available?

  • ¿Tienen alguna oferta de empleo?

    Do you have any job offer?

  • ¿Existe alguna vacante en su empresa?

    Is there any vacancy in your company?

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries the verb ‘tener’ is the most natural way to ask about job openings. However, the level of formality matters: use ‘tienes’ with friends, classmates, or when the workplace culture is relaxed, and switch to ‘tiene’ (or the plural ‘tienen’) when speaking to a manager, HR representative, or in a formal email. Also, note that some regions prefer ‘posición’ or ‘empleo’ over ‘vacante’, so you may hear variations like ‘¿Hay alguna posición abierta?’