formación académica
/foɾmaθjon akademika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "educational background" is translated into Spanish as formación académica.
This phrase refers to the history of a person's schooling and the degrees or certifications they have earned. It is the standard way to refer specifically to one's professional or academic credentials in a CV or interview.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of formación (training/formation) and académica (academic).
Which one should you use?
While educación refers to the general concept of education, formación académica is the standard way to refer specifically to one's professional or academic credentials in a CV or interview.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Formación académica is the appropriate formal term to use in professional contexts such as resumes, job applications and formal interviews.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, educación often refers to a person's manners and politeness. If someone has buena educación, it means they are well-behaved, not necessarily that they have a degree.
- The word formación implies a process of 'shaping' or 'molding' a person, much like a sculptor works with clay, suggesting that your studies have actively shaped your professional identity.
- While formación académica is for credentials, the word formación is also used in sports to describe a team's tactical lineup or position on the field.
Examples in context
- Tengo una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad de Barcelona.I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Barcelona.
- Su formación académica es impresionante.Your educational background is impressive.
- Su formación académica es muy impresionante.His educational background is very impressive.
- Necesito incluir mi formación académica en el currículum.I need to include my educational background in my resume.
- ¿Podría explicarme brevemente su formación académica?Could you briefly explain your educational background to me?
Example conversation
Sofía is interviewing Daniel for a job position.
- SofíaDaniel, cuéntame sobre tu formación académica.Daniel, tell me about your educational background.
- DanielEstudié ingeniería y tengo un máster en gestión.I studied engineering and I have a master's degree.
- SofíaTu formación académica encaja perfectamente con el puesto.Your educational background fits the position perfectly.
- DanielMuchas gracias, Sofía. Me alegra mucho oír eso.Thank you very much, Sofía. I am very happy to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
