Spanish word

matricular

Pronunciation

IPA/matɾikuˈlaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbenroll

Example

Quiero matricular a mi hijo en la escuela.

I want to enroll my son in school.

Illustration for matricular (enroll)

More examples

¿Puedo matricular a mi hija en línea hoy?

Can I enroll my daughter online today?

Core concept

Adding a person's name to an official enrollment list.

Common phrases

  • matricular a un hijo

    enroll a child

  • matricular a un estudiante

    enroll a student

  • matricular en línea

    enroll online

Similar words

inscribirse: Puts one's name on an official registration list to apply for a course or event.
apuntarse: Adds one's name informally to a list to express intention to join an activity.
registrarse: Registers personal information online or on-site to create access to a service or event.
darse de alta: Completes required procedures to register as a member or activate a service account.

Definition in Spanish

Inscribir oficialmente a una persona o a uno mismo en una institución, curso o servicio para obtener o confirmar plaza o participación.

Word origin

The verb comes from the Spanish noun matrícula, ultimately from Latin matricula 'little list', and denotes placing a name on an official roster.

Usage tips

  • Matricular appears in formal paperwork and announcements rather than casual speech, where speakers often use apuntarse or inscribirse.

Other meanings

  • registerverb
  • sign upverb

Opposites

  • desmatricularunenrollverb

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