Matrícula (en. Tuition)

/ma'tɾikula/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Registration of a student in an educational center to attend classes.
The enrollment of new students takes place in August.
La matrícula de nuevos estudiantes se realiza en agosto.
The number or code assigned to a vehicle for official identification.
My car's registration is ABC123.
La matrícula de mi coche es ABC123.
Record of information in an institution or entity to obtain a service or right.
I need to enroll in the language course.
Necesito hacer la matrícula del curso de idiomas.

Etymology

From Latin 'matrix, matricis', meaning 'matrix' or 'origin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Open enrollment
Period during which new students are accepted into an educational institution.
matrícula abierta
School enrollment
Registration in a formal educational level, such as primary or secondary.
matrícula escolar
Enrollment subject
Mandatory subject within a course or educational program.
materia de matrícula

Related Words

Registration
Action of signing up, usually for a course or activity.
inscripción
Registration
Official entry in a list or system.
alta
Registration
Action of noting down or enrolling in a book or document.
registro

Slang Meanings

Enrollment in a university.
I'm going to enroll in Uni today.
Voy a hacer la matrícula en la Uni hoy.
Payment made to secure the registration.
The registration deposit must be paid before classes start.
El depósito de matrícula se debe pagar antes de comenzar las clases.