titularse

Titularse is a Spanish verb in a pronominal form that means to obtain a title or degree, usually after completing a university program. The act refers to becoming officially titled in a field or profession, i.e., to graduate. It is commonly used in Spain and Latin America to indicate that someone has earned a degree such as licenciatura, ingeniería, medicina, or another professional credential. The process is called titulación; the noun titulación refers to the degree certificate or the act of obtaining it, while título denotes the certificate or title itself.

Usage notes: The verb is typically used with the reflexive se: “se tituló en Derecho,” “me titulé de Ingeniería.” It can be followed by en or de to indicate the field. In many contexts, titulación emphasizes the credential; graduación is another term used for finishing studies and can carry a broader sense. Although titularse is standard, some regional varieties prefer graduarse to express the same idea, with nuanced usage differences.

Forms: as a reflexive verb, common past forms include me titulé, te titulaste, se tituló, nos titulamos, os titulasteis, se titularon; related forms in other tenses follow regular patterns (present, future, conditional, etc.).

Related terms: titulado (adjective meaning someone who holds a degree), titulación (the credential or process), licenciatura, grado.

Examples: “Se tituló en Derecho en la Universidad de Salamanca.” “Después de cuatro años, se tituló en Ingeniería y ya ejerce.”