Spanish word

matriculación

Pronunciation

IPA/matɾikulaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounregistration

Example

Necesito completar la matriculación para el curso.

I need to complete the registration for the course.

Illustration for matriculación (registration)

More examples

Para confirmar la matriculación debes presentar el formulario.

To confirm the registration you must submit the form.

Core concept

Administrative enrollment of a student or applicant into an official record.

Common phrases

  • formulario de matriculación

    registration form

  • confirmación de matriculación

    registration confirmation

  • tarifa de matriculación

    registration fee

Similar words

inscripción: Provides name and contact details to apply for a place in a course, event, or program.
matrícula: Finalizes a student's official enrollment so course membership becomes confirmed.
registro: Maintains a written or digital registry of entries for reference and administration.

Definition in Spanish

Acción administrativa para inscribir oficialmente datos personales en un registro académico o administrativo.

Word origin

Derives from Latin matricula 'small list' through the verb matricular and the noun-forming suffix -ción to name the administrative act of enrolling someone in a registry.

Usage tips

  • Verbal forms differ: matricular a alguien registers someone, matricularse means to enroll oneself, and inscripción is a common alternative in institutions, so which noun appears varies by country.

Other meanings

  • enrollmentnoun

Opposites

  • anulacióncancellationnoun

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