Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
learn the ropes
Spanish translation:
conocer los entresijos
English term
Spain
Also an interpreter (medical, court)
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, French to Spanish, and 3 more.
learn the ropes
When Jack came on board as the new executive assistant, many in the organization had high hopes for some positive changes. Betty let the boss know that despite the fact that several others had failed in the role, she would do her best to help Jack “learn the ropes.”
My translation:
Cuando Jack se incorporó como el nuevo asistente ejecutivo, muchos en la empresa albergaban grandes esperanzas de que se produjeran cambios positivos. Betty comunicó al patrón que pese al hecho de que había habido otras personas que habían fracasado en el desempeño de su función, ella haría todo lo posible para ayudar a Jack a “aprender el oficio.”
Note: your suggestions as to my translation are greatly appreciated.
Jan 16, 2019 18:18: Beatriz Ramírez de Haro Created KOG entry
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Proposed translations
Spain
Golf, Literature and Religion Specialist
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, French to Spanish, Spanish
aprender/conocer los entresijos
| Gracias Bea. Saludos |
Spain
medical, biomedical, pharma, Biologist
Native in: Spanish (Variant: Standard-Spain)
Works in: English to Spanish, Russian to Spanish
cogerle el tranquilo, pillarle el truco
aprender los gajes/trucos/técnicas del oficio
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Manuel Bas y Mansilla
3 mins
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Gracias, Manuel!
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Beatriz Ramírez de Haro
: Trucos y técnicas sí, pero gajes del oficio tiene otro sentido: gajes del oficio, 1. m. pl. Molestias o perjuicios que se experimentan con motivo del empleo u ocupación. http://dle.rae.es/?id=IhXBBoL
Linguee es útil, pero no muy de fiar. Saludos Marco.
2 hrs
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Un poco tarde pero totalmente de acuerdo, Beatriz! Felicitaciones x los 4 puntos y gracias x el aporte!
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familiarizarse con el entramado (laboral) / familiarizarse con su (nuevo) cargo y funciones
Saludos cordiales.
(La verdad es que me parece mejor "familiarizarse" que "aprender" en este contexto... ;-)
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