Spanish word

cualificar

Pronunciation

IPA/kwalifiˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbconsider suitable

Example

La dirección cualificó al candidato para el puesto.

The management considered the candidate suitable for the position.

Illustration for cualificar (consider suitable)

More examples

Varios usuarios cualificaron la aplicación como fácil de usar.

Several users judged the app to be easy to use.

Core concept

Certification that someone is suitable for particular responsibilities.

Common phrases

  • cualificar a alguien

    deem someone suitable

  • cualificar para un puesto

    deem suitable for a post

Similar words

calificar: A person or thing is assessed and given a rating based on traits or results.
evaluar: Evidence or observations are examined to judge ability, quality, or condition.
seleccionar: One or more candidates or items are chosen from a group according to criteria.
capacitar: Someone is taught the practical skills and knowledge needed to do a job.

Definition in Spanish

Considerar o certificar que una persona, propuesta o cosa es apta o adecuada para ciertas responsabilidades o funciones.

Word origin

Derived from Medieval Latin qualificare, from Latin qualis 'of what kind' and facere 'to make', giving the sense of qualifying or certifying a person.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English 'qualify', which can also mean 'limit' or 'meet minimum requirements', Spanish cualificar chiefly means to declare someone suitable.

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