título universitario
/titulo unibeɾsitaɾjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'university degree' is translated into Spanish as título universitario.
The term título universitario is used to refer to the formal academic qualification itself. It does not refer to the process of studying, which is described as carrera universitaria.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of título, meaning title or degree and universitario, meaning university-related.
Which one should you use?
While título can generally mean a title or a property deed, in an academic context, it specifically refers to a degree. The term Licenciatura is a more specific way to refer to a bachelor's degree.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term grado is often used to refer to a bachelor's degree.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in títulos universitarios.
Did you know?
- While título means 'degree', it is also the word used for a property deed or a legal land title.
- A person who has completed the studies but has not yet undergone the formal bureaucracy to receive their título universitario is often described as pasante.
- In some cultures, it is common to display the physical título universitario prominently on a wall in a home or office as a sign of family prestige.
Examples in context
- Todos los profesores en nuestro colegio tienen un título universitario.All the teachers at our school have a university degree.This sentence shows how to use título universitario when discussing the qualifications of teachers.Tatoeba #1915780 by marcelostockle, translation #1915779 by marcelostockle
- Obtuve mi título universitario en psicología.I earned my university degree in psychology.
- Estoy estudiando para obtener mi licenciatura en ingeniería.I am studying to obtain my bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Terminé mi carrera universitaria en administración de empresas.I completed my university studies in business administration.
- tengo una licenciatura en economíaI have a degree in economics
- quiero obtener una licenciatura en derechoI want to obtain a law degree
- tengo un grado en historia del arteI have a degree in art history
- Necesito presentar mi título universitario para el empleo.I need to present my university degree for the job.
- Ella consiguió su título universitario el año pasado.She got her university degree last year.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking at a coffee shop about career goals.
- Mateo¿Ya tienes tu título universitario, Lucía?Do you already have your university degree, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, finalmente lo recibí el mes pasado.Yes, I finally received it last month.
- Mateo¡Felicidades! Eso es un gran logro para ti.Congratulations! That is a great achievement for you.
- LucíaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
