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titulado

tee-too-LAH-doh/tituˈlaðo/

“titulado” means “qualified” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

qualified

Also: certified, degree-holder
A person wearing a graduation cap and gown holding a rolled diploma with a red ribbon.

📝 In Action

Buscamos a un abogado titulado para este puesto.

B1

We are looking for a qualified lawyer for this position.

Mi hermana ya está titulada en medicina.

B1

My sister is already a certified doctor.

Solo aceptan personal titulado en la clínica.

B2

They only accept staff with a degree at the clinic.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • graduado (graduated)
  • diplomado (diploma-holder)

Antonyms

  • pasante (intern/student)
  • empírico (self-taught (without formal title))

Common Collocations

  • universitario titulado – university graduate
  • técnico titulado – certified technician

titled

Also: called
A thick hardcover book with a colorful cover featuring a large golden crown illustration.

📝 In Action

Leí un artículo titulado 'El futuro del clima'.

A2

I read an article titled 'The Future of the Climate'.

Hay una película titulada 'Volver'.

A2

There is a movie called 'Volver'.

Escribió un poema titulado 'Amor eterno'.

B1

He wrote a poem titled 'Eternal Love'.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • anónimo (anonymous)
  • sin título (untitled)

Common Collocations

  • un libro titulado – a book titled
  • una obra titulada – a work titled

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "titulado" in Spanish:

called→certified→degree-holder→qualified→titled→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: titulado

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'A movie titled Summer'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
título(title/degree) — Noun
titular(to title/to graduate) — Verb
titulación(degree/qualification process) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'titulatus', which refers to a label or an inscription on a monument. Over time, it evolved to describe the formal 'labels' people earn (degrees) or the 'names' given to books.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: titledFrench: titré

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'titulado' and 'graduado'?

They are very similar! 'Graduado' just means you finished school/university. 'Titulado' emphasizes that you actually received the official certificate (the 'título') that allows you to practice your profession.

Does 'titulado' mean someone has a noble title like a King?

Technically yes, it can refer to someone with a 'título nobiliario', but in everyday Spanish, it almost always refers to university graduates or book titles.

Can 'titulado' be used as a verb?

Yes, it is the 'past' form of the verb 'titular'. You might see it in sentences like 'He titulado mi libro...' (I have titled my book...).