MBA
/mba/from spelling rules
The Spanish term for "MBA" is MBA.
This phrase refers to a postgraduate degree in business administration.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, Posgrado en Administración de Empresas is widely used. In Spain, the term Máster is preferred.
How do you pronounce it?
/mba/
Did you know?
- While many English speakers see 'MBA' as a noun, some Latin American professionals use the term Administrador de Empresas as a formal title of prestige, much like 'Doctor' or 'Engineer'.
- While 'MBA' is an acronym in English, Spanish speakers often treat MBA as a noun that can be pluralized as MBAs in informal business writing.
- Because MBA is an acronym, it is pronounced by spelling out the letters in Spanish as eme-be-a, which sounds quite different from the English pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Estoy pensando en hacer un Máster en Administración de Empresas el próximo año.I'm thinking of pursuing an MBA next year.
- Terminé mi Maestría en Administración y ahora estoy buscando trabajo.I completed my MBA and I'm currently looking for a job.
- La universidad ofrece un Posgrado en Administración de Empresas con especialización en finanzas.The university offers a Postgraduate in Business Administration with a specialization in finance.
- ¿Sabías que obtuve mi Máster en Dirección de Empresas en una universidad de renombre?Did you know I got my MBA from a prestigious university?
- Estoy cursando un MBA en la universidad.I am doing an MBA at the university.
- Ella quiere obtener un MBA para ascender.She wants to get an MBA to get a promotion.
- El MBA es muy exigente pero útil.The MBA is very demanding but useful.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their career plans at a café.
- Lucía¿Vas a estudiar un MBA pronto, Daniel?Are you going to study an MBA soon, Daniel?
- DanielSí, estoy buscando una buena escuela.Yes, I am looking for a good school.
- LucíaEso es genial para tu carrera.That is great for your career.
- DanielEspero que me ayude a conseguir un mejor puesto.I hope it helps me get a better position.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
