How to Say "doctorate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “doctorate” is “doctorado” — B2 level.
Examples
Ella terminó su doctorado en historia el año pasado.
She finished her doctorate in history last year.
Quiero solicitar una beca para mi doctorado.
I want to apply for a scholarship for my doctoral studies.
El doctorado requiere una tesis de investigación original.
The PhD requires an original research thesis.
Using 'Hacer' vs 'Tener'
Use 'hacer' (to do/make) when you are currently studying for the degree, and 'tener' (to have) once you have already graduated.
Masculine Noun
Even if a woman is getting the degree, the word 'doctorado' stays masculine ('el doctorado') because it refers to the degree itself, not the person.
Doctor vs. Doctorado
Mistake: “Él es un doctorado.”
Correction: Él tiene un doctorado o él es doctor.
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