sinecura

Noun feminine C1 #17895 most common

Translations

  1. a position requiring little or no work
  2. an easy job

Often refers to a job that pays well but has minimal responsibilities.

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Example Sentences

A pesar de que su puesto es una sinecura, trabaja arduamente por su reputación.

Although his position is a sinecure, he works hard for his reputation.

El trabajo en la oficina se convirtió en una sinecura, ya que apenas había tareas que hacer.

The job at the office turned into a sinecure, since there were hardly any tasks to do.

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