How to Say "degree-holder" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “degree-holder” is “titulado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Buscamos a un abogado titulado para este puesto.
We are looking for a qualified lawyer for this position.
Mi hermana ya está titulada en medicina.
My sister is already a certified doctor.
Solo aceptan personal titulado en la clínica.
They only accept staff with a degree at the clinic.
Changing the Endings
Since this acts like a description, it changes to 'titulada' if you are talking about a woman, and adds an 's' if you are talking about more than one person.
Describing After the Noun
In Spanish, we usually put 'titulado' after the job title, like saying 'lawyer qualified' instead of 'qualified lawyer'.
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: “Ella es un médico titulado.”
Correction: Ella es una médica titulada. (Remember to match the word with the gender of the person).
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