Bachiller (en. Bachelor)

/ba.ʧi.ˈʝeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Academic degree obtained after completing secondary education studies.
Juan graduated as a bachelor and is now planning to study at the university.
Juan se graduó como bachiller y ahora planea estudiar en la universidad.
Person who holds this degree.
The bachelor who participated in the competition demonstrated great knowledge.
El bachiller que participó en la competencia demostró un gran conocimiento.
In some countries, it refers to a young noblewoman or a student from a higher school in a historical context.
In the medieval period, a bachelor could be a member of the upper class.
En la época medieval, un bachiller podía ser un miembro de la clase alta.

Etymology

From Latin 'baccalarius', meaning 'young person who has obtained the first academic degree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high school diploma
Period of study that leads to obtaining a bachelor's degree.
bachillerato
bachelor's degree
Certification of having completed secondary education.
título de bachiller
bachelor in arts
Degree in the field of arts after completing secondary education.
bachiller en artes

Related Words

education
Process of teaching and learning.
educación
graduation
Ceremony and act of receiving an academic degree.
graduación
university
Institution of higher education.
universidad

Slang Meanings

Bache
I'm not studying; I'm just in a bache before the exam.
No estoy estudiando; sólo estoy en un bache antes del examen.
Bachi
The bachi who sits next to me always gets good grades.
El bachi que se sienta al lado mío siempre saca buenas notas.