programa de pregrado
/pɾoɡɾama de pɾeɡɾado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "undergraduate program" is translated into Spanish as programa de pregrado.
This phrase refers to a course of study at a college or university that leads to a bachelor's degree. In many Spanish-speaking countries, students often refer to their undergraduate program simply as mi carrera (my career/major).
What does it mean word for word?
The word pregrado literally refers to the stage of studies prior to a graduate degree.
Which one should you use?
Estudios de grado is a phrase used in Spain and various Latin American countries to describe undergraduate studies and Programa de Grado is a formal way to say 'undergraduate program' in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is more common to use grado instead of pregrado to refer to an undergraduate degree, often using programa de grado. In Chile, carrera de pregrado is the preferred expression. In Argentina, carrera de grado and carrera universitaria are frequently used terms for an undergraduate program.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡɾama de pɾeɡɾado/
Did you know?
- The word programa comes from the Ancient Greek word πρόγραμμα, which originally meant a public notice or a proclamation posted in a public place.
- In some Spanish-speaking academic cultures, the term grado is used not just for the program but for the final thesis or exam required to graduate.
- The term carrera is used for an 'undergraduate program' even though in English 'career' refers to one's entire professional life after graduation.
Examples in context
- Estoy matriculado en un programa de grado.I'm enrolled in an undergraduate program.
- Me encuentro cursando una carrera universitaria en economía.I am currently pursuing an undergraduate program in economics.
- Mi programa de grado se enfoca en ciencias empresariales.My undergraduate program is focused on business sciences.
- Estoy emocionado/a de comenzar mis estudios de pregrado en biología.I'm excited to start my undergraduate studies in biology.
- Ella está cursando una licenciatura en ingeniería civil.She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Mi programa de pregrado es de arquitectura.My undergraduate program is in architecture.
- Busco un programa de pregrado en medicina.I am looking for an undergraduate program in medicine.
- El programa de pregrado dura cuatro años.The undergraduate program lasts four years.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their university studies.
- AlejandroElena, ¿estás feliz con tu programa de pregrado?Elena, are you happy with your undergraduate program?
- ElenaSí, Alejandro, me encantan mis clases.Yes, Alejandro, I love my classes.
- AlejandroYo quiero cambiar de carrera pronto.I want to change majors soon.
- ElenaDeberías hablar con un consejero académico.You should talk to an academic advisor.
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.
