período de calificaciones
/peɾiodo de kalifikaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'grading period' is translated into Spanish as período de calificaciones.
This phrase refers to a specific length of time in a school term used to calculate a student's grades.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of período (period), de (of) and calificaciones (grades/marks).
Which one should you use?
Using the singular periodo de calificación is also common and refers to the process of grading as a whole.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and some parts of Latin America, the word trimestre is often used to refer to a 'grading period'. In Venezuela, the term lapso de evaluación is commonly used to mean 'grading period'.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾiodo de kalifikaθjones/
Did you know?
- While calificaciones means 'grades', the root verb calificar can also mean 'to describe' or 'to characterize' someone in a non-academic context.
- The word trimestre describes a 'grading period' in Spain, but in a business or financial context, it specifically refers to a fiscal quarter.
- The word período comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'going round in a circle', reflecting the idea of a cycle that repeats.
Examples in context
- Durante el período de calificación, los profesores evalúan el desempeño académico de los estudiantes.During the grading period, teachers assess students' academic performance.
- Al finalizar cada etapa evaluativa, se emiten reportes de calificaciones a los padres.At the end of each grading period, grade reports are issued to parents.
- Durante el período de evaluación, tenemos que estudiar mucho para los exámenes.During the grading period, we have to study a lot for the exams.
- Estoy muy nervioso porque se acerca la época de calificaciones.I'm very nervous because the grading period is approaching.
- Al finalizar cada trimestre, se entregan los boletines de calificaciones.At the end of each grading period, report cards are handed out.
- Durante cada lapso de evaluación, los profesores asignan tareas y exámenes.During each grading period, teachers assign homework and exams.
- El primer período de calificaciones terminó ayer.The first grading period ended yesterday.
- ¿Cuándo cierra el próximo período de calificaciones?When does the next grading period close?
- Necesitamos revisar los datos del período de calificaciones.We need to review the data from the grading period.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing their academic progress in a school hallway.
- LucíaJavier, ¿cómo te fue en este período de calificaciones?Javier, how did you do in this grading period?
- JavierFue difícil, pero mis notas son buenas.It was hard, but my grades are good.
- LucíaMe alegro mucho por ti.I am very happy for you.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, ahora quiero descansar un poco.Thanks, Lucía, now I want to rest a little.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, período, CC BY-SA 4.0.
