qualified
- Dictionary
qualified(
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fayd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (graduate)
a. titulado (engineer, instructor)
We are not authorized to pay for any repair that is not supervised by a qualified engineer.No estamos autorizados a pagar ninguna reparación que no esté supervisada por un ingeniero titulado.
b. calificado
The school hired a qualified math teacher.La escuela contrató a un maestro de matemáticas calificado.
c. cualificado (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
There's a huge shortage of qualified carpenters.Hay una enorme escasez de carpinteros cualificados.
2. (capable)
a. capacitado
The voters thought he was qualified to lead our country.Los votantes pensaron que estaba capacitado para dirigir nuestro país.
b. capaz
We have a qualified guest speaker who will help us address our water problems.Tenemos un invitado especial capaz que nos ayudará a resolver nuestros problemas de agua.
3. (eligible)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Check with your local school to see if your son is qualified to receive a grant.Averigüe en la escuela más cercana si su hijo reúne los requisitos para recibir un subsidio.
You are not qualified to vote.Usted no reúne los requisitos necesarios para votar.
4. (hedged)
a. con reservas
The mayor gave the plan his qualified approval.El alcalde aprobó el plan con reservas.
b. limitado
My attempt at baking a cake was a qualified success.Mi intento de hornear un pastel tuvo un éxito limitado.
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