convalidación
/kombalidaθjon/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for convalidation is convalidación.
This term is most commonly used in administrative, legal or academic contexts, such as the validation of credits or official documents.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb convalidar, meaning to make something valid or to validate.
How do you pronounce it?
/kombalidaθjon/
Did you know?
- While English speakers often use 'validation' for emotional support, using convalidación in a psychological context in Spanish would sound purely bureaucratic and lacks that empathetic nuance.
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, a convalidación can actually fix a procedural error that would otherwise render an entire official act null and void.
- In Spanish academic circles, convalidación is the specific term used when a student asks for credits from a previous degree to be recognized, a process often called 'transferring credits' in English.
Examples in context
- El proceso de convalidación es necesario para que el matrimonio sea reconocido legalmente.The process of convalidation is necessary for the marriage to be legally recognized.
- La convalidación del título tarda meses.The validation of the degree takes months.
- Necesito la convalidación de mis créditos académicos.I need the validation of my academic credits.
- El proceso de convalidación es muy estricto.The validation process is very strict.
Example conversation
Two students are talking at the university office.
- JavierHola Lucía, ¿ya pediste la convalidación?Hi Lucía, did you already request the convalidation?
- LucíaSí, Javier, pero me faltan unos papeles.Yes, Javier, but I am missing some papers.
- JavierLa convalidación tarda un mes en llegar.The convalidation takes a month to arrive.
- LucíaEspero que me la den pronto.I hope they give it to me soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
