certificado
/θeɾtifiˈkado/
The English phrase 'certified' is translated into Spanish as certificado.
It can also function as a noun meaning 'certificate'. For example, it is derived from the verb certificar, which means 'to certify'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, certificado must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use certificada for feminine singular nouns, certificados for masculine plural nouns and certificadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/θeɾtifiˈkado/
Did you know?
- In some legal contexts, a 'certified copy' is referred to as a copia cotejada rather than using the word certificado. This literally means a 'compared copy', implying it was checked against the original.
- While certificado is common, if you are talking about a person who is 'certified' in a professional sense, you will often hear the word titulado used instead. This refers to someone who holds a specific degree or title.
- The word certificado shares a common ancestor with the English word 'certain'. Both derive from the Latin 'certus', which implies something that is settled or fixed.
Examples in context
- Yanni es un neurólogo certificado argelino.Yanni is an Algerian certified neurologist.This sentence illustrates the use of certificado to describe a professional.Tatoeba #10063080 by manufrutos, translation #10062249 by Amastan
- ¡Peligro, el sujeto en frente de ti es un orate certificado!Warning, the guy in front of you is a certified nutter!This sentence shows how certificado can be used to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #1406082 by marcelostockle, translation #1401920 by Eldad
- La empresa busca a alguien acreditado en finanzas.The company is looking for someone certified in finance.
- Él es un contador certificado.He is a certified accountant.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing job requirements.
- MaríaBuscan a alguien que sea contador certificado.They are looking for someone who is a certified accountant.
- DanielYo tengo ese título, soy certificado.I have that degree, I am certified.
- MaríaEso es genial, Daniel.That is great, Daniel.
- DanielEnviaré mi currículum hoy mismo.I will send my resume today.
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.
