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How to Say "grade" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “grade” is “nota” — use 'nota' to refer to the specific mark or score you receive on an assignment, test, or in a class.

nota🔊A1

Use 'nota' to refer to the specific mark or score you receive on an assignment, test, or in a class.

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calificaciónA2

Use 'calificación' for the overall academic score or evaluation of your performance, often a letter or numerical grade.

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añoA2

Use 'año' when referring to the school year or grade level as a period of time or a specific year in your academic progression.

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grado🔊A2

Use 'grado' to specify a particular year or level within the school system, like 'fourth grade'.

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punto🔊A2

Use 'punto' when referring to a single point, especially a percentage point, within a score or as a unit of measurement in a competition.

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rango🔊B1

Use 'rango' to indicate a level of achievement, status, or position, particularly in a professional or hierarchical context.

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nota

NOH-tahˈno.ta

nounA1
Use 'nota' to refer to the specific mark or score you receive on an assignment, test, or in a class.
A bright gold star sticker placed prominently on a sheet of school paper, symbolizing a high academic grade.

Examples

Mi hermana sacó la nota más alta de la clase.

My sister got the highest grade in the class.

¿Qué nota necesitas para aprobar el curso?

What mark do you need to pass the course?

Use of 'Sacar'

To talk about receiving a grade, Spanish often uses the verb 'sacar' (to take out), which translates functionally to 'to get' or 'to earn' a score.

calificación

nounA2
Use 'calificación' for the overall academic score or evaluation of your performance, often a letter or numerical grade.

Examples

Recibí una buena calificación en mi examen de matemáticas.

I got a good grade on my math exam.

año

nounA2
Use 'año' when referring to the school year or grade level as a period of time or a specific year in your academic progression.

Examples

Estoy en mi primer año de universidad.

I'm in my first year of university.

grado

GRAH-dohˈɡɾa.ðo

nounA2
Use 'grado' to specify a particular year or level within the school system, like 'fourth grade'.
A small, cheerful child stepping onto the second step of a small, brightly colored staircase.

Examples

Mi hija pasa a cuarto grado el próximo año escolar.

My daughter is moving to fourth grade next school year.

El segundo grado de primaria es fácil.

The second year of primary school is easy.

School vs. Score

Remember that 'grado' refers to the level of school (e.g., 5th year), while 'nota' or 'calificación' refers to the score you receive on a test (e.g., an A or a 90%).

punto

poon-tohˈpun.to

nounA2
Use 'punto' when referring to a single point, especially a percentage point, within a score or as a unit of measurement in a competition.
Two friendly cartoon figures playing a game. A large, stylized golden star token is floating above the winning figure, representing a scored point.

Examples

Nuestro equipo ganó por cinco puntos.

Our team won by five points.

Necesitas 80 puntos para aprobar el examen.

You need 80 points to pass the exam.

rango

RRAHN-gohˈraŋ.ɡo

nounB1
Use 'rango' to indicate a level of achievement, status, or position, particularly in a professional or hierarchical context.
Three simple, stylized figures standing on a three-tiered pedestal, clearly illustrating a hierarchy or ranking system.

Examples

Ascendió rápidamente de rango dentro de la empresa.

He quickly rose in rank within the company.

El rango de coronel exige mucha responsabilidad.

The rank of colonel demands a lot of responsibility.

No importa tu rango social, todos son bienvenidos aquí.

Your social status doesn't matter; everyone is welcome here.

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'rango' ends in -o, it is almost always a masculine word. Remember to use masculine articles like 'el' or 'un' before it.

Distinguishing School Year vs. Score

The most common confusion is between 'año'/'grado' (school year/level) and 'nota'/'calificación' (score/mark). Remember that 'año' and 'grado' refer to the stage of your education, while 'nota' and 'calificación' are the results you get within that stage.

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