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"Conferencia" is a form of "conferencia", a noun which is often translated as "lecture". "Licenciatura" is a noun which is often translated as "degree". Learn more about the difference between "conferencia" and "licenciatura" below.
la conferencia(
kohm
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feh
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rehn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (speech)
a. lecture
La conferencia de mi profesor de Psicología sobre el ego fue muy interesante.My psychology professor's lecture on the ego was quite interesting.
b. talk
Tengo que dar una conferencia informativa de 20 minutos en mi oficina esta tarde.I have to give a 20 minute informational talk in my office this afternoon.
2. (convention)
a. conference
La conferencia anual de nuestra organización congregó a más de mil miembros.Our organization's annual conference brought together more than a thousand members.
b. meeting
La conferencia de los líderes de América tendrá lugar el próximo mes.The meeting of the leaders of the Americas will take place next month.
a. call
No lo vamos a discutir en persona, sino por conferencia.We are not going to discuss that in person, but via a call.
b. long distance call
Necesito que me pongas una conferencia con nuestros agentes en California.I need you to place a long distance call with our agents in California.
la licenciatura(
lee
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sehn
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syah
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too
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (title)
2. (studies)
a. degree course
Estoy haciendo mi licenciatura en literatura.I'm doing my degree course in literature.
b. course of study (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Está cursando dos licenciaturas a la vez.She's doing two courses of study at the same time.
3. (ceremony)
