Spanish word

colegiado

Pronunciation

IPA/koleˈxjaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounregistered professional

Example

El colegiado ejerce como médico en la clínica.

The registered professional works as a doctor in the clinic.

Illustration for colegiado (registered professional)

More examples

Voy a consultar a un colegiado sobre el contrato.

I'm going to consult a registered professional about the contract.

Core concept

Practitioner registered in a professional college.

Common phrases

  • consultar a un colegiado

    consult a registered professional

  • contratar a un colegiado

    hire a registered professional

Similar words

profesional: Specialist earning a living by providing trained professional services.
licenciado: Holder of a university degree or equivalent academic credential.
matriculado: Officially listed on a registry or enrolled in an organization's roster.
miembro: Formal member of an organization with recognized membership status.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional que figura inscrito en el registro de un colegio profesional y está autorizado legalmente para ejercer.

Word origin

From Latin collegium 'association' via Spanish colegio 'professional college', the suffix -ado creates an agent noun meaning a person entered in the official register.

Usage tips

  • A common conversational check is the question '¿Está colegiado?' which asks whether someone has the legal authorization to practice.

Related words

  • colegiaciónprofessional registrationnoun

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