Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
escolaridad
Pronunciation
IPA/eskolaɾiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouneducational background
Example
¿Cuál es tu escolaridad?
What is your educational background?
More examples
En la entrevista preguntaron sobre la escolaridad y la experiencia laboral.
In the interview they asked about educational background and work experience.
Core concept
Level of formal schooling measured by years attended and credentials.
Common phrases
grado de escolaridad
educational attainment
años de escolaridad
years of schooling
Similar words
nivel de estudios: Stage of formal education reached, e.g., primary, secondary, or university level.
educación: Overall system or process of learning and instruction received at school or home.
estudios: Learning undertaken and subjects studied, focusing on coursework and training.
titulación: Official degree or certificate obtained after completing studies or passing exams.
Definition in Spanish
Nivel o grado de instrucción formal alcanzado por una persona, referido a los años cursados y a los títulos obtenidos.
Word origin
From Spanish escolar 'school-related' plus the abstract suffix -idad, creating a noun for the degree or state of being schooled.
Usage tips
- Commonly used on official forms, surveys, and statistics, while in everyday conversation speakers prefer 'estudios' or 'formación'.
Other meanings
- years of schoolingnoun
- educational levelnoun
Opposites
- analfabetismoilliteracynoun
Related words
- escolareducationaladjective
- escolarizarprovide schoolingverb