How to Say "enrollment" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “enrollment” is “matrícula” — use 'matrícula' specifically when referring to the process of signing up for academic courses or programs, like at a university or school..
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matrícula
nounA2formal
Use 'matrícula' specifically when referring to the process of signing up for academic courses or programs, like at a university or school.
Examples
La matrícula para el nuevo semestre se cierra la próxima semana.
Enrollment for the new semester closes next week.
registro
reh-HEES-troh/reˈxistɾo/
nounB1
Use 'registro' for signing up for events, conferences, or general services where a formal registration process is required.
Examples
El registro para la conferencia comienza a las nueve.
Registration for the conference starts at nine.
Necesitas completar el formulario de registro antes del viernes.
You need to complete the registration form before Friday.
The Verb Form
The action of registering uses the verb 'registrar' (to register), which is related to this noun.
Matrícula vs. Registro
The most common mistake is using 'matrícula' for non-academic sign-ups. Remember that 'matrícula' is strongly associated with formal education enrollment, while 'registro' is a more general term for signing up for almost anything else.
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