universitario
“universitario” means “university” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
university
Also: academic, college
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El campus universitario es muy grande y moderno.
A2The university campus is very big and modern.
Ella recibió un título universitario el año pasado.
A2She received a university degree last year.
Me gusta el ambiente universitario de esta ciudad.
B1I like the university vibe of this city.
university student
Also: college student
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Como universitario, tiene un descuento en el transporte público.
A2As a university student, he has a discount on public transport.
Muchos universitarios viven en este barrio.
B1Many university students live in this neighborhood.
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Words that translate to "universitario" in Spanish:
academic→college→college student→university→university student→✏️ Quick Practice
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How would you say 'the university degree' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'universitas', meaning 'the whole' or 'a corporation/guild'. It eventually came to mean a group of teachers and scholars.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'universitario' be used for women?
The word 'universitario' is the masculine form. To refer to a woman or a feminine thing, you change the 'o' to 'a' to get 'universitaria'.
Does it mean the same thing as 'academic'?
Often, yes. While 'académico' is more formal and refers to the world of study in general, 'universitario' specifically points to things related to a university campus or student life.