exalumnos
/eɡsalumnos/from spelling rules
The English phrase alumni is translated into Spanish as exalumnos.
The term is used to refer to former students of a specific school, college or university.
Which one should you use?
The masculine plural form exalumnos is used for a group of only men or a mixed group of men and women.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, egresados is more commonly used than in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine form is exalumno. The singular feminine form is exalumna. The plural feminine form is exalumnas.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɡsalumnos/
Did you know?
- The word alumno comes from the Latin alumnus, meaning 'foster son' or 'pupil', which is derived from the verb alere meaning 'to nourish'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term exalumno can be used to describe someone who dropped out of school, whereas egresado typically implies the person successfully completed the program.
- Unlike the English word 'alumni', which is almost exclusively used for higher education, exalumnos is frequently used for people who attended kindergarten or primary school.
Examples in context
- María y Carlos son exalumnos de esta prestigiosa universidad.María and Carlos are alumni of this prestigious university.
- Los antiguos alumnos de esta institución han logrado grandes éxitos en sus carreras.The former students of this institution have achieved great success in their careers.
- Los egresados de esta escuela son reconocidos por su excelencia académica.The alumni of this school are recognized for their academic excellence.
- Los graduados de esta universidad tienen una amplia red de contactos profesionales.The graduates of this university have a wide network of professional contacts.
- Los exalumnos organizaron una cena.The alumni organized a dinner.
- Ella busca a sus exalumnos en la red social.She is looking for her alumni on social media.
- Muchos exalumnos visitaron la escuela ayer.Many alumni visited the school yesterday.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are discussing an upcoming school event.
- Mateo¿Vendrán los exalumnos a la fiesta?Will the alumni come to the party?
- MaríaSí, muchos exalumnos confirmaron su asistencia.Yes, many alumni confirmed their attendance.
- MateoQué bueno que María invitó a tantos.It is good that María invited so many.
- MaríaEs importante mantener el contacto con ellos.It is important to keep in touch with them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
