What does it mean word for word?
The phrase grado en administración de empresas literally translates to 'degree in business administration'.
Which one should you use?
While grado en administración de empresas is the standard, other forms exist to emphasize different aspects of the qualification. Grado en Negocios is a formal translation for the general concept of a business degree. Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas specifically refers to a degree in Business Administration, while Título de Dirección de Empresas emphasizes a focus on management. Diplomatura en Administración de Empresas is a less common option, and Titulación en Administración de Empresas focuses on the obtained degree itself without explicitly using the word 'grado'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, it is common to use the term Licenciatura en Administración to refer to a business degree.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾado en administɾaθjon de empɾesas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term ADE is used as a shorthand for Administración de Empresas. It is common to see students refer to their studies simply as estudiar ADE.
- In Spain, the transition from diplomatura to grado happened as part of the Bologna Process to standardize university degrees across Europe.
- While administración means 'administration', the word comes from the Latin minister, which originally referred to a servant or attendant.
Examples in context
- Él está estudiando una Licenciatura en Administración de Empresas.He is studying for a degree in Business Administration.
- En Argentina, se suele utilizar la expresión Licenciatura en Administración.In Argentina, the term "Licenciatura en Administración" is commonly used.
- Ella tiene un grado en administración de empresas.She has a business degree.
- Busco un trabajo que requiera un grado en administración de empresas.I am looking for a job that requires a business degree.
- Mi hermano terminó su grado en administración de empresas el año pasado.My brother finished his business degree last year.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their studies at a cafe.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿qué estudias en la universidad?Daniel, what are you studying at the university?
- DanielEstoy cursando un grado en administración de empresas.I am pursuing a business degree.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Es una carrera muy útil.That's great! It is a very useful career.
- DanielSí, quiero trabajar en una empresa internacional.Yes, I want to work in an international company.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries administración, de, en, grado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
