doctorado
“doctorado” means “doctorate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
doctorate, PhD
Also: doctoral studies
📝 In Action
Ella terminó su doctorado en historia el año pasado.
B1She finished her doctorate in history last year.
Quiero solicitar una beca para mi doctorado.
B2I want to apply for a scholarship for my doctoral studies.
El doctorado requiere una tesis de investigación original.
C1The PhD requires an original research thesis.
holding a doctorate
Also: graduated with a PhD
📝 In Action
El profesor ya está doctorado.
B2The professor already has his doctorate.
Es un investigador doctorado por la Universidad de Madrid.
C1He is a researcher who holds a doctorate from the University of Madrid.
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If you are currently studying for your highest academic degree, what are you doing?
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From the Spanish word 'doctor' (teacher/scholar) combined with the suffix '-ado,' which is used to indicate a state, status, or the result of an action. It traces back to the Latin 'doctor,' meaning 'teacher.'
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'doctorado' only apply to medical doctors?
No! In Spanish, 'doctorado' refers to the highest academic degree in any field, like Philosophy, Science, or Literature. A medical degree is often called 'medicina' or 'título de médico'.
How long does a 'doctorado' usually take in Spanish-speaking countries?
It typically takes between 3 to 5 years of research and the writing of a 'tesis' (thesis).
Can I use 'doctorado' as a verb?
Not exactly. 'Doctorado' is the result. The action is 'doctorar' (to award a degree) or 'doctorarse' (to receive one's own degree).