titulado

Titulado is a Spanish word that functions as both an adjective and a noun. It derives from titular, itself from the Latin titulus, and it is used to express possession of a title or diploma. The forms vary by gender and number: titulado (masc. sing.), titulada (fem. sing.), titulados (masc. pl.), and tituladas (fem. pl.). When used as a noun, it refers to a person who has earned an academic degree or professional qualification, such as a graduate.

As an adjective, titulado means bearing or having a title. It can describe books, documents, or reports, for example: “un libro titulado ‘La sombra del río’” or “un informe titulado ‘Memoria anual’.” The term is common in bibliographic records, catalogs, and formal prose to indicate the title that is assigned to a work.

As a noun, titulado designates a person who has completed a degree or obtained a credential. Common phrases include “un titulado” or “una titulada” for a male or female graduate, and “los titulados” or “las tituladas” for groups. For instance, “Los titulados universitarios suelen encontrar mejores oportunidades laborales.” The noun emphasizes professional or educational qualification and is frequently used in employment and education contexts.

Relation to other terms: titulado is related to título (title) and titular (the holder of a title or a headline). Titulación refers to the process or act of earning a degree. In everyday language, titulados is a standard way to refer to graduates, while titulado as an adjective remains a general descriptor for anything that carries a title.