Which one should you use?
While graduado universitario is a general way to describe a graduate, Titulado Universitario specifically translates to "university degree holder". In certain regions, particularly in Spain and parts of Latin America, the term Licenciado is used specifically for those holding a Bachelor's degree.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Licenciado is common in Spain and various parts of Latin America to refer to Bachelor's degree holders.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the person or people being described. Use graduada universitaria for a single female graduate, graduados universitarios for a group of males or a mixed group and graduadas universitarias for a group of female graduates.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɾadwado unibeɾsitaɾjo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking countries, Licenciado is used as a formal title of address, similar to 'Doctor'. People may call a graduate Licenciado or Licenciada in professional settings even if the person is not a medical doctor.
- In some Latin American countries, the term graduado describes someone who has finished their classes, but they are not yet a titulado until they complete a final thesis or a professional exam.
- The word universidad comes from the Latin universitas, which originally meant 'the whole' or 'a corporation'. It referred to the community of students and teachers rather than the buildings themselves.
Examples in context
- María es una graduada universitaria de Psicología.María is a university graduate in Psychology.
- Juan es un titulado universitario en Ingeniería Civil.Juan is a university degree holder in Civil Engineering.
- María es licenciada en Derecho.María is a university graduate in Law.
- David es magíster en Economía.David is a Master's degree holder in Economics.
- Ana es doctora en Biología Molecular.Ana is a Ph.D. holder in Molecular Biology.
- Luis es egresado universitario en Administración de Empresas.Luis is a university graduate in Business Administration.
- Carla es titulada en una carrera de ciencias.Carla is a university degree holder in a science-related field.
- Marta es licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación.Marta is a university graduate in Education Sciences.
- Él es un graduado universitario muy inteligente.He is a very intelligent university graduate.
- Buscan a un graduado universitario para el puesto.They are looking for a university graduate for the position.
- Cada graduado universitario necesita experiencia práctica.Every university graduate needs practical experience.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing job requirements at a cafe.
- Daniel¿Es necesario ser un graduado universitario para este empleo?Is it necessary to be a university graduate for this job?
- ElenaSí, el perfil pide un graduado universitario con inglés.Yes, the profile asks for a university graduate with English.
- DanielEntiendo, entonces buscaré una vacante más sencilla.I see, then I will look for a simpler vacancy.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Daniel, encontrarás algo pronto.Don't worry, Daniel, you will find something soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
