Matriculada

Matriculada is the feminine past participle and adjective form of the Spanish verb matricular, meaning to enroll or register. It is used to describe a person who has formally joined an educational institution, a course, a program, or any organized activity that requires registration. The masculine form is matriculado, while the plural forms are matriculados for masculine or mixed groups and matriculadas for all-female groups.

In educational contexts, a matriculada is a student who has completed the necessary paperwork and paid any required fees to be officially recognized by a school, college, university, or vocational program. The term is frequently found on admission forms, academic records, and official communications. For example, a university might send a letter stating that a student is "matriculada para el semestre de enero".

Beyond academia, matriculada can refer to individuals who have registered for other formal programs, such as apprentice courses, certification programs, or apprenticeship agreements. In legal documents, it may appear to indicate that someone has signed up for a service that requires official enrollment.

Etymologically, matricular derives from the noun matrícula, denoting a list of names or a registration. The participial form matriculado/ matriculada conveys completion of that process. The word is commonly used across Spanish‑speaking countries and is understood by speakers in contexts where formal enrollment or registration is required.