calificación
“calificación” means “grade” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
grade
Also: mark, score
📝 In Action
Recibí una buena calificación en mi examen de matemáticas.
A1I got a good grade on my math exam.
Las calificaciones finales se entregan el viernes.
A2The final grades are handed out on Friday.
Mi promedio de calificaciones es bastante alto este año.
B1My grade point average is quite high this year.
rating
Also: assessment
📝 In Action
La calificación crediticia de la empresa es excelente.
B2The company's credit rating is excellent.
Esta película tiene una calificación para mayores de 18 años.
B1This movie has a rating for people over 18.
La calificación del riesgo país ha mejorado.
C1The country's risk rating has improved.
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How would you say 'I got a good grade' in Spanish?
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From the Latin words 'qualis' (of what kind) and 'facere' (to make). It literally means the act of determining what kind of quality something has.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'calificación' mean a professional qualification like a diploma?
Generally, no. In Spanish, professional qualifications are usually called 'títulos' or 'requisitos'. 'Calificación' refers specifically to a score, grade, or a rating given to something.
Is it 'el calificación' or 'la calificación'?
It is always 'la calificación' because it is a feminine noun.
Can I use 'calificación' for a movie rating?
Yes! You can use it to describe the age rating (e.g., 'calificación por edades') or a critic's score.