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asignatura
subject (school)
📌 Nota gramatical
Refers to a specific course of study in school. 'Materia' is also commonly used.
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beca
scholarship / grant
📌 Nota gramatical
Often used with verbs like 'conseguir' (to get), 'pedir' (to apply for), or 'ganar' (to win).
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calificación
grade / mark
📌 Nota gramatical
Synonymous with 'nota'. Plural is frequently used when talking about overall academic results.
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colegio
school
📌 Nota gramatical
Refers primarily to primary and secondary schools. Universities are called 'universidad'.
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compañero
classmate / peer
📌 Nota gramatical
Can be used as 'compañero de clase' (classmate) or 'compañero de piso' (flatmate).
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currículum
curriculum / resume
📌 Nota gramatical
Can also mean resume/CV when applying for jobs.
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examen
exam / test
📌 Nota gramatical
Note the accent shift in the plural form: 'examen' becomes 'exámenes'.
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facultad
faculty / university department
📌 Nota gramatical
Refers to a specific branch or department within a university.
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formación
training / education
📌 Nota gramatical
Often combined as 'formación profesional' (vocational training).
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horario
schedule / timetable
📌 Nota gramatical
Combines with verbs like 'tener', 'cumplir', or 'cambiar'.
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maestro
primary school teacher
📌 Nota gramatical
Specifically used for primary/elementary educators, whereas 'profesor' is used for secondary and higher education.
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matrícula
tuition fee / enrollment
📌 Nota gramatical
Refers both to the administrative process of enrolling and the fee paid.
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nota
grade / mark
📌 Nota gramatical
Colloquial and common alternative to 'calificación'.
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oposición
public competitive exam (for civil service)
📌 Nota gramatical
Crucial cultural term in Spain for landing a stable government or public sector job.
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práctica
internship / practical training
📌 Nota gramatical
Usually used in the plural ('hacer prácticas') when referring to internships.
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profesor
teacher / professor
📌 Nota gramatical
Used for secondary school teachers and university professors alike.
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recreo
recess / break
📌 Nota gramatical
A favorite noun for students of all ages, marking the break between classes.
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suspenso
fail (grade)
📌 Nota gramatical
Derived from the verb 'suspender' (to fail).
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título
degree / certificate / title
📌 Nota gramatical
Can mean a book title, a movie title, or an academic degree/diploma.
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universidad
university
📌 Nota gramatical
Often preceded by prepositions like 'en' (at/in) or 'a' (to).
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aprobar
to pass (an exam/course)
📌 Nota gramatical
Regular -ar verb, but note its opposite is 'suspender'.
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suspender
to fail (an exam/course)
📌 Nota gramatical
Regular -er verb in the educational context (also means to suspend/cancel).
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matricularse
to enroll / to register
📌 Nota gramatical
Reflexive verb requiring the preposition 'en' (e.g., 'matricularse en la universidad').
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obligatorio
compulsory / mandatory
📌 Nota gramatical
Adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
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académico
academic
📌 Nota gramatical
Adjective describing things related to schools, universities, or studying.
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