grado de asociado
/ɡɾado de asoθjado/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'associate's degree' is translated into Spanish as grado de asociado. Wiktionary also lists bachillerato.
Meaning: degree awarded after 2 years of college education (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| grado de asociado | /ɡɾado de asoθjado/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /ɡɾado de asosjado/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
masculine |
| bachillerato | /bat͡ʃiʝeˈɾato/ | masculine |
The term grado de asociado is a literal translation used primarily to describe the specific American educational credential to Spanish speakers.
Which one should you use?
While bachillerato is a listed form, be aware that in many Spanish-speaking countries this term refers to a high school diploma rather than a two-year college degree.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often refer to an associate's degree as Carrera Técnica. In Argentina and Uruguay, the formal term Diplomatura is used to refer to an associate's degree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun grado is masculine, so when referring to 'an associate's degree', you use the indefinite article un to say un grado de asociado.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾado de asoθjado/
Did you know?
- The word bachillerato shares a root with the word for 'berry', originating from the Latin bacca. This is because the term historically refers to the laurel crown, or 'berry-like' fruit, given to graduates.
Examples in context
- He obtenido un Título de Técnico Superior en Administración de EmpresasI have obtained an associate's degree in Business Administration
- Logré completar una Diplomatura en Diseño GráficoI successfully completed an associate's degree in Graphic Design
- Estoy estudiando para convertirme en Técnico Superior en InformáticaI'm studying to become an Associate's Degree holder in Computer Science
- Estoy estudiando una Carrera Técnica en Administración de EmpresasI'm studying for an associate's degree in Business Administration
- Estoy estudiando para obtener mi grado de asociado.I am studying to get my associate's degree.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their college plans.
- MaríaMateo, ¿estudias para un grado de asociado?Mateo, are you studying for an associate's degree?
- MateoSí, María, quiero terminarlo pronto.Yes, María, I want to finish it soon.
- MaríaEso es una excelente idea.That is an excellent idea.
- MateoGracias, luego buscaré una licenciatura.Thanks, later I will look for a bachelor's degree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “associate's degree” translations and entries grado de asociado, bachillerato, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bachillerato, de, grado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
