título de posgrado
/titulo de posɡɾado/from spelling rules
The English phrase graduate degree is translated into Spanish as título de posgrado.
This phrase refers to an advanced academic degree earned after completing a bachelor's degree.
What does it mean word for word?
The term título means title or degree in an academic context. The word posgrado is a compound of the prefix pos- (after) and grado (degree or grade).
Which one should you use?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, people often use the shortened form un posgrado to refer to the degree itself.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, a posgrado is not always a full degree but can be a short specialized course or a diploma. This differs from the English 'graduate degree' which almost always implies a master's or doctorate.
- In Latin America, you might hear the term especialización used as a type of posgrado. This is a specific professional degree that sits between a bachelor's and a master's degree.
- The word título is derived from the Latin word titulus, which originally referred to a label or an inscription on a plaque.
Examples in context
- Ella está estudiando para obtener un título de posgrado.She is studying to obtain a graduate degree.
- ¿Es necesario tener un título de posgrado para este empleo?Is it necessary to have a graduate degree for this job?
- Él ya tiene su título de posgrado en biología.He already has his graduate degree in biology.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their career plans at a cafe.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿quieres seguir estudiando?Daniel, do you want to continue studying?
- DanielSí, quiero obtener un título de posgrado pronto.Yes, I want to obtain a graduate degree soon.
- ElenaEso te ayudará mucho en tu carrera.That will help you a lot in your career.
- DanielEs verdad, es una buena inversión.It's true, it is a good investment.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, título, CC BY-SA 4.0.
