programa de posgrado
/pɾoɡɾama de posɡɾado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "graduate program" is translated into Spanish as programa de posgrado.
The phrase refers to a course of study that a student takes after earning a bachelor's degree.
What does it mean word for word?
The word posgrado is a compound of pos- (after) and grado (degree).
Which one should you use?
While English uses 'graduate program', Spanish uses programa de posgrado to refer to studies taken after a bachelor's degree. The phrase estudios de posgrado is a common alternative to programa de posgrado when referring to the period of study generally.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡɾama de posɡɾado/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a student in a posgrado is often called a becario if they receive a scholarship, even if they are performing professional research tasks.
- The word programa descends from the Ancient Greek πρόγραμμα, which originally meant a public notice or a proclamation posted in a public place.
- In some Latin American academic systems, the posgrado is strictly divided into especializaciones, maestrías and doctorados, with the first being a professional certification rather than a full academic degree.
Examples in context
- El programa de posgrado en ciencias ambientales es uno de los más prestigiosos del país.The graduate program in environmental sciences is one of the most prestigious in the country.
- Nuestro programa de maestría en administración ofrece especializaciones en finanzas y recursos humanos.Our master's program in administration offers specializations in finance and human resources.
- ¿Conoces algún buen programa de postgrado en psicología clínica?Do you know any good graduate program in clinical psychology?
- En el programa de posgrado en economía, los estudiantes profundizan sus conocimientos en teoría y política económica.In the graduate program in economics, students deepen their knowledge in economic theory and policy.
- Estoy considerando inscribirme en un programa de maestría en lingüística.I am considering enrolling in a master's program in linguistics.
- ¿Sabes si el programa de postgrado en marketing digital acepta solicitudes internacionales?Do you know if the graduate program in digital marketing accepts international applications?
- Estoy buscando un programa de posgrado en biología.I am looking for a graduate program in biology.
- El programa de posgrado es muy exigente.The graduate program is very demanding.
- Ella fue aceptada en su programa de posgrado.She was accepted into her graduate program.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking at a coffee shop about their studies.
- Alejandro¿Ya elegiste tu programa de posgrado?Have you already chosen your graduate program?
- SofíaSí, voy a estudiar derecho.Yes, I am going to study law.
- AlejandroEse es un programa de posgrado excelente.That is an excellent graduate program.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, estoy muy emocionada.Thanks, Alejandro, I am very excited.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, programa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
