Spanish word

homologar

Pronunciation

IPA/omoloˈɣaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbrecognize

Example

La federación homologó el récord del atleta.

The federation recognized the athlete's record.

Illustration for homologar (recognize)

More examples

Voy a intentar homologar mi título este mes.

I'm going to try to have my degree recognized this month.

Core concept

Official seal declaring a diploma equivalent.

Common phrases

  • homologar tu título

    have your degree recognized

  • homologar estudios extranjeros

    have foreign studies recognized

Similar words

aprobar: Accept after review or decision, typically by vote or committee.
validar: Confirm that a document, result, or process is legally or technically valid.
reconocer: Officially acknowledge someone's status, rights, identity, or existence.
ratificar: Formally confirm and uphold a previous decision, agreement, or appointment.

Definition in Spanish

Otorgar por acto administrativo la validez oficial o la equivalencia de un documento, título o producto.

Word origin

From French homologuer and ultimately from Greek ὁμόλογέω (homo- 'same' + logeō 'agree'), originally 'to declare something the same' and later 'to recognise official equivalence'.

Usage tips

  • Often used for foreign diplomas and certifications, typically with direct object 'homologar un título' and commonly asked in speech as '¿Lo homologaron?'

Other meanings

  • certifyverb
  • authorizeverb

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