graduado
“graduado” means “graduate” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
graduate
Also: alumnus
📝 In Action
Él es un graduado de la promoción de 2020.
A2He is a graduate of the class of 2020.
El graduado dio un discurso emocionante.
B1The graduate gave an emotional speech.
Necesitamos el currículum de un graduado en ingeniería.
B2We need the resume of an engineering graduate.
graduated
Also: calibrated
📝 In Action
Utiliza un cilindro graduado para medir el agua.
B2Use a graduated cylinder to measure the water.
Llevo lentes graduados porque no veo bien de lejos.
B1I wear prescription lenses because I can't see well from a distance.
La regla tiene una escala graduada en milímetros.
B2The ruler has a scale marked in millimeters.
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Quick Quiz: graduado
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If you just finished your university degree, you are a:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'graduatus', which comes from 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'degree'. It refers to taking a step up to a new level of knowledge or measurement.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'graduado' the same as 'egresado'?
Almost. 'Egresado' means you finished all your classes, while 'graduado' usually implies you have officially received your degree or diploma.
Can I use 'graduado' for a woman?
No, you should change the 'o' to an 'a' and say 'graduada' when referring to a female.
Is it used for alcohol percentage?
Yes, although the word 'graduación' is more common, 'alcohol graduado' can refer to liquor that has been measured for strength.