Spanish word

diplomado

Pronunciation

IPA/diploˈmaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine noungraduate

Example

¿Eres diplomado en turismo?

Are you a graduate in tourism?

Illustration for diplomado (graduate)

More examples

La empresa busca un diplomado en idiomas.

The company is looking for a graduate in languages.

Core concept

Person who completed a training course and holds a certificate.

Common phrases

  • ser diplomado en turismo

    be a diploma holder in tourism

  • poseer un diplomado en administración

    hold a diploma in administration

Similar words

titulado: Person who holds an official academic degree or a legally recognized professional title.
graduado: Person who completes a school or university program and receives a graduation diploma.
licenciado: Person who holds a licenciatura, a university degree that universities award after several years.
egresado: Person who finishes enrollment at an educational institution, possibly without earning a degree.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que ha superado un curso o programa de formación y posee un diploma o certificado que lo acredita.

Word origin

From Greek diploma 'folded paper' via Latin, with Spanish suffix -ado forming a noun meaning one who holds a diploma.

Usage tips

  • In CVs and introductions diplomado usually marks completion of a specific training course rather than a university degree, so noting the course or its length clarifies its meaning.

Opposites

  • aprendizapprenticenoun
  • novatonovicenoun

Related words

  • diplomadiplomanoun
  • diplomaturadiploma programnoun

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