How to Say "a grade" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “a grade” is “sobresaliente” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Sacó un sobresaliente en el examen final.
He got an A on the final exam.
Su actuación en la película fue sobresaliente.
Her performance in the movie was outstanding.
Buscamos a un candidato con capacidades sobresalientes.
We are looking for a candidate with outstanding abilities.
One Form for All
This word stays exactly the same whether you are describing a man, a woman, or an object. You don't need to change the 'e' at the end.
The Academic Meaning
In Spain and many other countries, this isn't just a compliment; it is the official name of the highest grade you can get, usually equivalent to a 9 or 10.
The Gender Error
Mistake: “una nota sobresalienta”
Correction: una nota sobresaliente. Words ending in -e often don't change their endings for gender.
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