Noun
/bækəˈlɔːrɪət/
The term "baccalaureate" generally refers to an academic degree awarded to students upon completion of their secondary education or higher education, chiefly the bachelor's level, particularly in the context of the "International Baccalaureate" program. It is often used in discussions of educational achievement and curriculum design.
The word is utilized in both spoken and written contexts, often found in academic, educational, or formal discussions about schooling and qualifications. It may not be used as frequently in daily conversations outside educational settings.
The student received her baccalaureate with honors after four years of hard work.
La estudiante recibió su bachillerato con honores tras cuatro años de duro trabajo.
Many universities require a baccalaureate degree for admission to graduate programs.
Muchas universidades requieren un título de bachillerato para la admisión a programas de posgrado.
The International Baccalaureate program offers a rigorous curriculum for high school students.
El programa del Bachillerato Internacional ofrece un currículo riguroso para estudiantes de secundaria.
The term "baccalaureate" doesn't commonly appear in many idiomatic expressions as it is more formal and specific to educational contexts. However, it may sometimes be used in phrases or discussions referencing achievements in education.
After completing her baccalaureate, she felt as though she was ready to take on the world.
Después de completar su bachillerato, sintió que estaba lista para enfrentarse al mundo.
He wore his baccalaureate like a badge of honor after finishing with such high marks.
Llevó su bachillerato como una insignia de honor después de terminar con tan buenas calificaciones.
Earning a baccalaureate is just the first step in her journey of knowledge.
Obtener un bachillerato es solo el primer paso en su viaje de conocimiento.
The word "baccalaureate" has origins in the Latin "baccalarius," which referred to a young man in charge of cattle (from "bacca" meaning berry). The term evolved in Medieval Latin to mean a "degree or title for a student" (from "baccalarius" referring to a bachelor). It later became associated specifically with certain academic qualifications.