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"Professional" is an adjective which is often translated as "profesional", and "graduate" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "licenciarse". Learn more about the difference between "professional" and "graduate" below.
professional(
pruh
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fehsh
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ihn
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uhl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. profesional
My goal is to become a professional dancer.Mi objetivo es convertirme en bailarina profesional.
2. (expert)
a. profesional
I needed professional help after my divorce.Necesité ayuda profesional tras mi divorcio.
a. profesional
The new flight attendants looked very professional.Los nuevos sobrecargos de vuelo parecían muy profesionales.
a. profesional
Our gym has lots of options for professional young people.Nuestro gimnasio tiene muchas opciones para jóvenes profesionales.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el profesional (M), la profesional (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A good professional will continue learning new skills throughout his or her life.Un buen profesional seguirá formándose toda la vida.
a. el profesional (M), la profesional (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The health professionals went on strike in order to get better equipment.Los profesionales sanitarios se declararon en huelga para conseguir mejores equipos.
a. el experto (M), la experta (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The attack was carried out by a professional.El ataque fue perpetrado por un experto.
graduate(
grah
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ju
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eyt
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grah
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ju
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iht
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. licenciarse
She graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in English.Se licenció en Inglés por la Universidad de Bristol.
b. graduarse
When I graduated, I took a year off before going to college.Cuando me gradué, me tomé un año sabático antes de ir a la universidad.
c. recibirse (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
He graduated from Buenos Aires University in 2002.Se recibió en la Universidad de Buenos Aires en el 2002.
a. terminar el bachillerato
After graduating, our daughter will attend Washington University in St. Louis.Después de terminar el bachillerato, nuestra hija matriculará en Washington University en St. Louis.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el licenciado (M), la licenciada (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You have to be a graduate in order to apply for that position.Tienes que ser licenciado para poder solicitar esa plaza.
b. el graduado (M), la graduada (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All graduates are invited to the party.Todos los graduados son invitados a la fiesta.
c. el egresado (M), la egresada (F) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
She is a graduate of the French program, so she has the qualifications for the job.Es egresada de la carrera de Francés, así que tiene las cualificaciones para hacer el trabajo.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. otorgar un título
The university graduated 200 students last year.La universidad otorgó un título a 200 alumnos el año pasado.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. de posgrado
All graduate students must attend the talk.Todos los alumnos de posgrado deben asistir a la plática.
b. de postgrado
Are you a graduate student or an undergrad?¿Eres alumno de postgrado o alumno de carrera?
