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título

nounA2formal
Use 'título' when referring to the physical, official document awarded upon completion of a degree or significant academic program, like a university degree or a professional qualification.

Examples

Recibió su título universitario con honores.

He received his university degree with honors.

certificado

ser-tee-fee-KAH-doh/seɾ.ti.fiˈka.ðo/

nounA1
Choose 'certificado' for a document that attests to the completion of a shorter course, a specific skill, or a workshop, rather than a full academic degree.
A simple, high-quality storybook illustration of a rolled-up parchment certificate tied neatly with a bright red ribbon.

Examples

Obtuve un certificado de participación en el seminario web.

I obtained a certificate of participation in the webinar.

Necesito el certificado de nacimiento para mi pasaporte.

I need the birth certificate for my passport.

Recibimos un certificado de regalo por cien euros.

We received a gift certificate for one hundred euros.

El curso incluye un certificado de finalización.

The course includes a certificate of completion.

Gender Agreement

Since 'certificado' is a masculine noun, use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'un certificado nuevo').

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: “Hacer un certificado (To make a certificate)”

Correction: Obtener/Recibir un certificado (To get/receive a certificate) or Emitir un certificado (To issue a certificate).

Título vs. Certificado

Learners often confuse 'título' and 'certificado' because both are documents. Remember that 'título' is typically for major academic achievements like degrees, while 'certificado' is for shorter courses or specific skills.

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