título
/ˈtitulo/masculine
The English word "title" translates to Spanish as título.
título is used to mean the name of a book or a similar work. In an academic context, it is the standard term for a university degree or professional qualification. You can also use título to refer to a legal title, such as a property deed. The verb titular means to assign a title to something.
Meaning: name of a book, etc (noun)
Which one should you use?
While in English "title" is most often used for the name of a work, the Spanish título has the additional meanings of an academic degree or a legal title. In informal contexts, you might use nombre when discussing the titles of books, movies or songs.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of título is títulos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtitulo/
Did you know?
- The word titular can be used as an adjective to describe the starting players of a sports team, referring to those who hold the 'title' of starter.
- In Spanish sports journalism, the word título is frequently used as a synonym for a championship trophy or the act of winning a league, rather than just the name of the competition.
- The word título is a direct descendant of the Latin word titulus, which originally referred to a placard or label fixed to a wall or door.
Examples in context
- El título es engañoso.The title is misleading.This sentence is useful for showing how the word título can be used with an adjective meaning misleading.Tatoeba #5815605 by albrusgher, translation #4500547 by CK
- No entiendo este título.I don't understand this title.This sentence is useful for expressing a lack of understanding regarding a specific título.Tatoeba #7451786 by arh, translation #9668299 by DJ_Saidez
- El libro no tiene título.The book doesn't have a title.This sentence is useful for stating that a book does not possess a título.Tatoeba #7451770 by arh, translation #12919236 by araneo
- Título universitarioUniversity degree
- Título de propiedadTitle deed
- Título nobiliarioNoble title
- Denominación del puestoJob title
- Denominación honoríficaHonorary title
- ¿Cuál es el nombre de esa canción?What's the title of that song?
- ¿Cuál es tu cargo en la empresa?What's your title/position in the company?
- El cargo de jefe de equipo es muy demandanteThe title/position of team leader is very demanding
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a book María is writing.
- Alejandro¿Ya elegiste un título para tu libro?Have you chosen a title for your book yet?
- MaríaNo, todavía estoy pensando en el título.No, I am still thinking about the title.
- AlejandroSi necesitas ayuda, dímelo, María.If you need help, tell me, María.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, eres muy amable.Thanks, Alejandro, you are very kind.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “title” translations and entries título, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries título, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
