Calificaciones (en. Ratings)

/kalifikaˈsiones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Scores or ratings that indicate the academic performance level of a student.
The final exam grades were excellent.
Las calificaciones del examen final fueron excelentes.
Assessments made in various disciplines to measure understanding or skill.
The math grades improved this quarter.
Las calificaciones de matemáticas mejoraron este trimestre.
Results in the form of letters or numbers that reflect performance in a specific activity.
Students' grades are essential for their academic progress.
Las calificaciones de los estudiantes son fundamentales para su progreso académico.

Etymology

From the verb 'calificar', which comes from the Latin 'qualificare', meaning 'to give quality or classification'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

high grades
Grades above average indicating good performance.
calificaciones altas
lower the grades
Decrease the scores obtained on a test or evaluation.
bajar las calificaciones
end-of-term grades
Final grades awarded at the end of an academic period.
calificaciones de fin de curso
get good grades
Obtain positive or high scores on exams.
sacar buenas calificaciones
check grades
Verify or analyze the grades that have been obtained.
revisar calificaciones

Related Words

student
A person dedicated to studying a discipline.
estudiante
exam
An assessment that measures the knowledge acquired on a topic.
examen
grade
A numerical or symbolic value that represents performance.
nota

Slang Meanings

To have low grades.
I'm in trouble, my grades are in the dumps.
Ando en problemas, mis calificaciones están por los suelos.
To achieve very high grades.
That exam was easy; I'm sure I'll score a 10, my grades are going to be top.
Ese examen fue fácil, seguro que sacaré 10, mis calificaciones van a ser top.
Grades that are counterbalanced by effort.
I don’t understand how my grades are so bad since I study so much.
No entiendo cómo mis calificaciones están tan mal siendo que estudio tanto.