titular
“titular” means “headline” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
headline
Also: heading
📝 In Action
Leí el titular en el periódico esta mañana.
A2I read the headline in the newspaper this morning.
Los titulares de hoy son muy impactantes.
B1Today's headlines are very shocking.
El titular no siempre refleja la realidad de la noticia.
B2The headline doesn't always reflect the reality of the news.
to title
Also: to graduate / get a degree
📝 In Action
Decidió titular su primera novela 'El Amanecer'.
B1He decided to title his first novel 'The Dawn'.
La película se titula 'Vida Secreta'.
A2The movie is titled 'Secret Life'.
Mi hermano se titulará en ingeniería el próximo año.
B2My brother will graduate in engineering next year.
holder / owner
Also: starting player
📝 In Action
Necesitamos la firma del titular de la cuenta.
B1We need the signature of the account holder.
El portero titular no podrá jugar el partido.
B1The starting goalkeeper won't be able to play the match.
Ella es la titular de la cátedra de historia.
C1She is the head professor of the history department.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: titular
Question 1 of 3
Which word would you use for the main text at the top of a news article?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'titulus,' which meant a label, plaque, or an inscription used to identify something.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'titular' for the name of a book?
Not usually. For a book or movie name, use 'título.' 'Titular' is specifically for news headlines or the act of naming something.
Is 'titular' always masculine?
No. When it refers to a newspaper headline, it is masculine ('el titular'). When it refers to a person (like an account holder), it changes to match the person's gender ('el titular' or 'la titular').
What is the difference between 'graduarse' and 'titularse'?
'Graduarse' means to finish your studies. 'Titularse' specifically refers to the process of obtaining your official degree or professional license, which often happens after graduation.