promedio de calificaciones
/pɾomedjo de kalifikaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "GPA" can be translated into Spanish as promedio de calificaciones.
This phrase refers to a measure of a student's average academic performance based on their final grades. In many academic contexts, speakers will shorten the phrase to just promedio to refer to their GPA. For official documents, the term promedio académico is a common formal way to express this concept.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase promedio de calificaciones is composed of promedio (average) and calificaciones (grades/marks).
Which one should you use?
While promedio de calificaciones is widely understood, nota media is a common alternative used specifically in Spain to refer to a GPA. You may also encounter the formal terms Promedio de Calificaciones (grade average), Índice Académico or Promedio General (general average).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase nota media is used to refer to a GPA.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾomedjo de kalifikaθjones/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the scale for calificaciones is 1 to 10 or 1 to 100, making a 'high' promedio look vastly different from the 4.0 scale used in the US.
- The word calificaciones comes from the verb calificar, which can mean both 'to grade' and 'to describe the quality of something'.
- The term Índice Académico is often used in formal transcripts to evoke a more scientific or precise measurement than a simple average.
Examples in context
- Mi promedio de calificaciones fue de 9.2 en la universidad.My GPA was 9.2 in college.
- Mi índice académico es destacado.My GPA is outstanding.
- El promedio general de mis notas es de 8.5.The overall average of my grades is 8.5.
- Mi nota media en la escuela secundaria fue de 8.9.My high school GPA was 8.9.
- Las notas promedio de mis materias son bastante altas.The average grades of my subjects are quite high.
- Mi índice de rendimiento en la universidad es impresionante.My college performance index is impressive.
- Mi promedio de calificaciones es muy alto.My GPA is very high.
- ¿Cuál es tu promedio de calificaciones este semestre?What is your GPA this semester?
- Necesito mejorar mi promedio de calificaciones para la beca.I need to improve my GPA for the scholarship.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing university requirements.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿sabes si piden promedio de calificaciones?María, do you know if they ask for a GPA?
- MaríaSí, Alejandro, piden un promedio de calificaciones alto.Yes, Alejandro, they ask for a high GPA.
- AlejandroEso es un problema para mí.That is a problem for me.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, puedes subirlo este semestre.Don't worry, you can raise it this semester.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
