Llicenciado (en. Bachelor's degree)
/ʎiθenˈθjado/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Title granted to a person who has completed higher education studies.
After years of study, he became a licensed lawyer.
Después de años de estudios, se convirtió en llicenciado en derecho.
Professional who practices in the legal or judicial field.
The licensed lawyer defended his client in court.
El llicenciado en derecho defendió a su cliente en el juicio.
Academic degree obtained in various disciplines.
She has a degree in psychology.
Ella es llicenciada en psicología.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'licentiatus', which means 'authorized or free to do something'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Bachelor of Law
Professional title in the field of law.
licenciado en derecho
Site of licensed professionals
Place where licensed professionals gather.
sitio de llicenciados
Honorary degree
Honorary degree awarded to individuals in recognition of their merits.
llicenciado de honor
Related Words
License
Official permission that authorizes a person to perform an activity.
licencia
Title
Document that certifies the attainment of an academic degree.
título
Graduation
Ceremony in which academic degrees are awarded.
graduación
Slang Meanings
Licensed
Everyone calls him 'the licensed' because of his title.
Todos le dicen 'el licenciado' por su título.
The lic
The lic always has the best ideas in the meeting.
El lic siempre tiene las mejores ideas en la reunión.