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"Cursado" is a form of "cursado", an adjective which is often translated as "well-versed". "Aprobado" is a form of "aprobado", a noun which is often translated as "passing grade". Learn more about the difference between "cursado" and "aprobado" below.
cursado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. well-versed
Mario está muy cursado en asuntos legales porque es abogado.Mario is very well-versed in legal affairs because he is a lawyer.
el aprobado(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (education)
a. passing grade (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Aunque obtuvo el aprobado en el examen, no calificó para la beca.Although he obtained a passing grade in the test, he did not qualify for the grant.
b. pass
Para obtener un aprobado debe tener al menos un 75% de respuestas correctas.To obtain a pass you must achieve at least 75% correct answers.
