Spanish word

homologación

Pronunciation

IPA/omoloɣaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrecognition

Example

La homologación del título universitario permite trabajar en el país.

Recognition of the university degree allows one to work in the country.

Illustration for homologación (recognition)

More examples

En la entrevista de trabajo, preguntaron si tenía la homologación.

At the job interview, they asked whether I had the certification.

Core concept

Procedure that verifies a qualification meets the same legal criteria as another.

Common phrases

  • exigir la homologación

    demand recognition

  • presentar la homologación

    submit recognition

  • comprobar la homologación

    check recognition

Similar words

convalidación: Officially accepts foreign academic credits or degrees as equivalent for local study.
reconocimiento: Officially acknowledges a qualification or degree, granting it legal or professional standing.
equivalencia: Declares two qualifications or standards to have equivalent value or status.
validación: Confirms documents or procedures as authentic and legally valid.

Definition in Spanish

Designa el trámite por el que se certifica que un título, permiso o requisito cumple los mismos criterios que otro para ser considerado válido.

Word origin

Derived from Greek ὁμολογέω (homo- 'same' + -logeo 'to say') through later Latin into Spanish, reflecting the idea of declaring two things equivalent.

Usage tips

  • Usually a formal government process referenced with verbs like solicitar, conceder, or denegar, and typically appears in bureaucratic contexts rather than casual speech.

Other meanings

  • approvalnoun
  • certificationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • homologadocertifiedadjective

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