certificado
/θeɾtifiˈkado/
The Spanish word for academic document certificate is certificado.
Meaning: academic document (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a noun, the plural form is certificados. When the word is used as an adjective rather than a noun, it must agree in gender with the noun it modifies: use certificado for masculine nouns and certificada for feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾtifiˈkado/
Did you know?
- The word certificado is used in Spanish postal services to describe 'registered mail' as correo certificado, ensuring the recipient signs for the delivery.
- In many Spanish-speaking administrative contexts, you might encounter the term certificado de nacimiento for a birth certificate, but the document itself is often referred to simply as 'el acta'.
- The word certificado shares its DNA with the English word 'certain', as both stem from the Latin 'certus', meaning 'fixed' or 'settled'.
Examples in context
- Este es tu certificado de matrimonio.This is your marriage certificate.This sentence demonstrates the use of certificado to identify a specific marriage document.Tatoeba #9993809 by manufrutos, translation #9993739 by Nylez
- Este certificado es válido hasta el final de 2023.This certificate is valid until the end of 2023.This sentence shows how to describe the validity period of a certificado.Tatoeba #9991148 by manufrutos, translation #9990872 by tsp_2
- Cualquier alteración a este certificado lo vuelve inválido, y el uso de un certificado alterado podría constituir una ofensa criminal.Any alteration to this certificate renders it invalid, and use of an altered certificate could constitute a criminal offence.This sentence provides a legal warning regarding the alteration of a certificado.Tatoeba #1284016 by marcelostockle, translation #1105796 by AlanF_US
- Necesito un certificado que pruebe mi nivel de inglés.I need a certificate that proves my English level.
- El diploma de participación será entregado al final del taller.The participation certificate will be given at the end of the workshop.
- ¿Has recibido el certificado del curso online?Have you received the online course certificate?
- Necesitarás la constancia de asistencia para acceder al evento.You will need the attendance certificate to access the event.
- ¿Tienes el comprobante que acredite tu experiencia laboral?Do you have the certificate that verifies your work experience?
- Solicité una carta de reconocimiento por mi labor en la organización.I requested a recognition certificate for my work in the organization.
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Example conversation
Elena and Javier are discussing a job application.
- ElenaElena, ¿tienes tu certificado de inglés?Elena, do you have your English certificate?
- JavierSí, Javier. Lo tengo en mi carpeta.Yes, Javier. I have it in my folder.
- ElenaNecesitas adjuntar el certificado al currículum.You need to attach the certificate to the resume.
- JavierEstá bien, lo enviaré ahora mismo.All right, I will send it right now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry certificado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries certificado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
