diploma
“diploma” means “diploma” in Spanish (a certificate of graduation).
diploma
Also: certificate
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Recibí mi diploma de la escuela hoy.
A1I received my school diploma today.
El diploma está colgado en la pared de su oficina.
A2The diploma is hanging on his office wall.
Para solicitar el empleo, debes presentar una copia de tu diploma universitario.
B1To apply for the job, you must present a copy of your university diploma.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'the diploma'?
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From the Greek word 'díplōma', which meant a 'folded paper' or 'license'. It originally referred to a document folded in two.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'diploma' masculine if it ends in 'a'?
It comes from Ancient Greek. Most Spanish words ending in '-ma' that come from Greek (like 'problema', 'idioma', and 'sistema') are masculine.
Can 'diploma' mean 'diplomacy'?
No. 'Diploma' is the certificate. 'Diplomacia' is the word for the profession or activity of managing international relations.
Is 'diploma' used for university degrees?
Yes, but in many countries, people prefer the word 'título' when talking about a professional degree like Medicine or Law.