discurso de graduación
/diskuɾso de ɡɾadwaθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'commencement speech' is translated into Spanish as discurso de graduación.
discurso de graduación is used specifically for the formal address given during a graduation ceremony.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of discurso (speech) and de graduación (of graduation).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Chile and other South American countries, Discurso de colación is commonly used to refer to the speech given during a graduation ceremony.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun discurso to discursos while keeping de graduación unchanged, resulting in discursos de graduación.
How do you pronounce it?
/diskuɾso de ɡɾadwaθjon/
Did you know?
- The word discurso shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'course', stemming from the Latin 'currō', meaning 'to run'.
- In some Latin American universities, a discurso de graduación may include a 'brindis', a formal toast that is an integral part of the celebration.
- While 'commencement' suggests a beginning in English, graduación focuses on the act of receiving a degree, which comes from the Latin word for 'step' or 'grade'.
Examples in context
- Estoy emocionado de dar el discurso de graduación este año. Espero inspirar a mis compañeros para que alcancen sus metasI am excited to give the graduation speech this year. I hope to inspire my classmates to achieve their goals
- Quiero agradecer a mis padres y profesores en mi discurso de despedida por su apoyo incondicional durante estos añosI want to thank my parents and teachers in my farewell speech for their unconditional support during these years
- El discurso de graduación fue muy emocionante.The commencement speech was very moving.
- Ella preparó un discurso de graduación excelente.She prepared an excellent commencement speech.
- ¿Quién dará el discurso de graduación este año?Who will give the commencement speech this year?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their upcoming university ceremony.
- MateoMaría, ¿quién dará el discurso de graduación?María, who will give the commencement speech?
- MaríaCreo que será el decano de la facultad.I think it will be the dean of the faculty.
- MateoEspero que el discurso de graduación sea corto.I hope the commencement speech is short.
- MaríaYo también, Mateo. Quiero empezar la fiesta.Me too, Mateo. I want to start the party.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, discurso, graduación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
