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    Licenciado (en. Graduate)

    /lisiɛnˈðaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Academic title that certifies a person as graduated in a specific discipline.
    The law graduate can practice as a lawyer.
    El licenciado en derecho puede ejercer como abogado.
    Designation of various academic degrees in different countries.
    My brother has a degree in business administration.
    Mi hermano es licenciado en administración de empresas.
    Refers to a person who holds a university degree.
    As a licensed individual, he has many job opportunities.
    Como licenciado, tiene muchas oportunidades laborales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'licentiatus', meaning 'license or permission'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honorary degree
    Honorary title granted by an institution to a person who has significantly contributed to a discipline.
    licenciado honoris causa
    graduate in sciences
    Title indicating that a person has graduated in a field related to the sciences.
    licenciado en ciencias
    graduate in humanities
    Title granted to those who have specialized in language and literature studies.
    licenciado en letras

    Related Words

    license
    Permission granted to carry out an activity.
    licencia
    bachelor's degree
    Academic degree obtained after completing a university program.
    licenciatura

    Slang Meanings

    'Licensed' in informal contexts can refer to a person with a certain sense of authority or knowledge.
    That guy is the licensed one in the group, knows about everything.
    Ese tipo es el licenciado del grupo, sabe de todo.
    In some communities, 'licensed' may be humorously used to refer to someone who does not apply their education in practice.
    Although he is licensed, he knows nothing about real life.
    Aunque es licenciado, no sabe nada de la vida real.