cuadro de honor
/kwadɾo de onoɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'dean's list' is translated into Spanish as cuadro de honor.
In Spanish-speaking educational systems, cuadro de honor is the standard way to refer to a list of high-achieving students. While 'dean's list' is a specific academic term in English, cuadro de honor is the standard way to refer to a list of high-achieving students in Spanish-speaking educational systems.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, cuadro de honor translates to 'honor board' or 'honor frame'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, you may encounter the phrase Lista de Alumnos Meritorios to recognize students who significantly excel academically.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'dean's lists', you pluralize the noun cuadro to cuadros while leaving the rest of the phrase unchanged, resulting in cuadros de honor.
How do you pronounce it?
/kwadɾo de onoɾ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking schools, the cuadro de honor is not just a metaphorical list but a physical wooden board or frame displayed in the hallway with students' names and photos.
- Unlike the English 'dean's list', which is almost exclusively used for university students, cuadro de honor is commonly used for students from primary school all the way through college.
- The word cuadro in cuadro de honor shares the same ancient root as the English word 'four' because it refers to a square or four-sided frame.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre está en la Lista de Honor este semestre por obtener un promedio notable en mis estudios.My name is on the Dean's List this semester for achieving an outstanding average in my studies.
- Juanita se encuentra en la Lista de Mérito por su destacado desempeño académico.Juanita is on the Dean's List for her outstanding academic performance.
- ¡Estoy en las nubes porque quedé en el cuadro de honor!I'm on cloud nine because I made it onto the Dean's List!
- ¡Quedé en el cuadro de honor de la universidad este año!I made it onto the Dean's List at university this year!
- Ella fue incluida en el cuadro de honor este semestre.She was included on the dean's list this semester.
- Ella siempre está en el cuadro de honor.She is always on the dean's list.
- Mi hermano entró en el cuadro de honor este semestre.My brother made the dean's list this semester.
- Necesito mejorar mis notas para entrar al cuadro de honor.I need to improve my grades to get on the dean's list.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their academic achievements at a cafe.
- Elena¿Viste los resultados de la universidad?Did you see the university results?
- JavierSí, ¡estás en el cuadro de honor, Elena!Yes, you are on the dean's list, Elena!
- Elena¡Gracias! Estoy muy feliz por mi esfuerzo.Thank you! I am very happy about my effort.
- JavierTe lo mereces por ser tan aplicada.You deserve it for being so hardworking.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuadro, de, honor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
