How to Say "rating" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “rating” is “calificación” — use 'calificación' when referring to an assessment of quality, value, or risk, often in a formal or professional context.
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calificación
nounB2formal
Use 'calificación' when referring to an assessment of quality, value, or risk, often in a formal or professional context.
Examples
La calificación crediticia de la empresa es excelente.
The company's credit rating is excellent.
puntuación
nounA2
Use 'puntuación' when referring to a specific score or mark achieved in a game, test, or competition.
Examples
Mi puntuación en el videojuego fue la más alta de hoy.
My score in the video game was the highest today.
Calificación vs. Puntuación
Learners often confuse 'calificación' and 'puntuación' because both can mean 'score'. Remember that 'calificación' is usually for quality or risk assessment, while 'puntuación' is for a numerical result in a game or test.
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