Spanish word

licenciado

Pronunciation

IPA/liθenˈθjaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine noununiversity graduate

Example

Ella es licenciada en historia.

She is a university graduate in history.

Illustration for licenciado (university graduate)

More examples

En la universidad conocí a varios licenciados en psicología.

At university I met several graduates in psychology.

Core concept

Person receiving a diploma on a university stage.

Common phrases

  • ser licenciado en

    hold a bachelor's degree in

  • licenciado en psicología

    graduate in psychology

Similar words

titulado: Holds a formal degree or professional credential used as a title.
graduado: Completes an academic program and formally graduates.
egresado: Finishes studies at an educational institution.

Definition in Spanish

Indica a una persona graduada en la universidad con una licenciatura o un grado equivalente.

Word origin

Derived from the verb licenciar and ultimately from Latin licentia 'permission', the word signifies someone granted formal recognition by a university and so a degree holder.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English adjective 'licensed', Spanish licenciado primarily denotes having a university degree rather than legal authorization to practise a profession.

Other meanings

  • degree holdernoun

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