Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
doctorado
Pronunciation
IPA/doktoˈɾaðo/
Meaning
- masculine noundoctorate
Example
Mi amigo tiene un doctorado.
My friend has a doctorate.
More examples
Él está cursando un doctorado en física.
He is pursuing a doctorate in physics.
Core concept
Degree granted by a university after successful defense and presentation of a doctoral thesis.
Common phrases
tener un doctorado
have a doctorate
hacer un doctorado
pursue a doctorate
programa de doctorado
doctoral program
Similar words
maestría: Master's degree conferred after postgraduate coursework and usually a research thesis.
posgrado: Postgraduate stage of study involving specialized courses or professional training after university.
título: Recognition in the form of a title or credential issued by an institution for completed studies.
grado: General term for an academic degree earned to indicate educational attainment.
Definition in Spanish
Grado académico más alto que otorga la universidad tras completar el programa de doctorado y presentar una tesis doctoral.
Word origin
Formed from Medieval Latin doctoratus via Latin doctor 'teacher' plus the Spanish suffix -ado, which creates a noun naming the qualification of being a doctor.
Usage tips
- Phrases such as 'tener un doctorado' or 'grado de doctor' refer specifically to the qualification rather than the person and help avoid confusion with someone addressed as 'doctor'.