doble titulación
/doble titulaθjon/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "double major" is translated as doble titulación.
This phrase describes the academic path of pursuing two distinct degrees simultaneously during university studies.
Which one should you use?
While all these terms refer to the concept of a double major, they emphasize different aspects. doble titulación focuses on the act of obtaining two separate degrees. Doble carrera emphasizes the process of studying two different disciplines concurrently. Doble especialización is a formal way to express the concept of a double major. Additionally, doble grado is a common alternative to doble titulación in many Spanish-speaking university systems, particularly in Spain.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking university systems, especially in Spain, the term doble grado is a common alternative to doble titulación.
How do you pronounce it?
/doble titulaθjon/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word carrera is used to mean a 'major' or 'degree program', but its literal translation is 'race' or 'career'.
- In Spanish, the word doble is a doublet of duplo and dúplex, meaning they are separate words in the same language that both originate from the same Latin root.
- While doble titulación refers to the degrees, Spanish universities often distinguish between a 'double degree' and a 'joint degree' (grado conjunto), where two institutions share a single curriculum.
Examples in context
- Estoy estudiando una doble especialización en Español e Historia del ArteI'm pursuing a double major in Spanish and Art History
- Planeo obtener una doble titulación en Ingeniería y EconomíaI plan to have a double major in Engineering and Economics
- Me estoy apuntando a una doble carrera en Psicología y SociologíaI'm signing up for a double major in Psychology and Sociology
- Estoy cursando una doble licenciatura en Literatura y FilosofíaI'm pursuing a double major in Literature and Philosophy
- Estoy cursando dos carreras diferentes al mismo tiempoI'm pursuing two different majors at the same time
- Estudio una doble especialización en Ingeniería Mecánica y BiotecnologíaI'm pursuing a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Biotechnology
- Hacer una doble titulación es muy difícil.Doing a double major is very difficult.
- Ella busca una doble titulación en Derecho y ADE.She is looking for a double major in Law and Business Administration.
- Mi hermano terminó su doble titulación el año pasado.My brother finished his double major last year.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their university plans in a cafe.
- Lucía¿Vas a hacer una doble titulación?Are you going to do a double major?
- JavierSí, quiero estudiar Historia y Filosofía.Yes, I want to study History and Philosophy.
- LucíaEs una gran idea para tu carrera.It is a great idea for your career.
- JavierEspero poder con tanta carga de estudio.I hope I can handle such a heavy study load.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doble, CC BY-SA 4.0.
