Spanish word

Complutense

Pronunciation

IPA/kompluˈtense/

Meaning

  • adjectiveComplutense

Example

La facultad Complutense está en Madrid.

The Complutense faculty is in Madrid.

Illustration for Complutense (Complutense)

More examples

Estudio en la Universidad Complutense.

I study at the Complutense University.

Core concept

A campus building with a sign that says Universidad Complutense.

Common phrases

  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid

    Complutense University of Madrid

  • campus Complutense

    campus of the Complutense University

Similar words

universitario: Pertaining to a university institution: students, faculty, departments, or campus services.
estudiantil: Related to students, their clubs, activities, or campus concerns.
académico: Pertaining to university teaching, research, and formal scholarly work.

Definition in Spanish

Indica pertenencia o relación con la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Word origin

Formed by attaching -ense to Complutum, the historical place name, producing an adjective meaning 'of or from Complutum' and now used for the university.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers commonly shorten the name to 'la Complutense' when referring to the university, so hearing 'la Complutense' usually means the university itself.

Other meanings

  • Complutense Universitynoun

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