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sinecure

/ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/

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noun

Puesto cómodo, sinecura

A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

Examples :

""Even though he never showed up to the office, his uncle's company provided him with a sinecure, so he received a large paycheck for doing nothing." "

Aunque nunca se presentaba en la oficina, la empresa de su tío le proporcionó un puesto cómodo, por lo que recibió un gran cheque de pago por no hacer nada.

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noun

Beneficio eclesiástico, sinecura

An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.

Examples :

"After years of dedicated service, the retired priest was granted a comfortable sinecure, allowing him to enjoy the church's resources without the daily responsibilities of managing a parish. "

Después de años de servicio dedicado, al sacerdote jubilado se le concedió un cómodo beneficio eclesiástico, lo que le permitió disfrutar de los recursos de la iglesia sin las responsabilidades diarias de administrar una parroquia.

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verb

Colocar en una sinecura

To put or place in a sinecure.

Examples :

"The retiring CEO sinecured his less-than-competent nephew by creating a brand new, high-paying, no-responsibility "Advisor" position just for him. "

El director ejecutivo saliente colocó a su sobrino poco competente en una sinecura creando un puesto de "Asesor" nuevo, bien remunerado y sin responsabilidades solo para él.

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