Noun
/bat͡ʃiˈʝeɾ/
In the Spanish language, "bachiller" commonly refers to someone who has completed secondary education or holds a bachelor's degree at a university level. It can be used in both general and colloquial contexts, though it more frequently appears in formal education discussions.
The term is often used more in written contexts, especially in official documents or academic discussions, but it is also common in oral speech when referring to an individual's educational attainment.
Spanish: Juan es bachiller y está buscando trabajo.
English: Juan is a high school graduate and is looking for a job.
Spanish: Para ingresar a la universidad, es necesario ser bachiller.
English: To enter the university, it is necessary to be a bachelor (or high school graduate).
Spanish: Ella se graduó como bachiller el año pasado.
English: She graduated as a bachelor (or high school graduate) last year.
The word "bachiller" can appear in various idiomatic expressions related to education and qualifications.
Spanish: "Bachiller de honor"
English: "Honor student"
Sentence: María fue reconocida como bachiller de honor en su escuela.
Translation: María was recognized as an honor student in her school.
Spanish: "Estudiar como un bachiller"
English: "Study like a bachelor"
Sentence: Necesitas estudiar como un bachiller si quieres pasar el examen.
Translation: You need to study like a bachelor if you want to pass the exam.
Spanish: "Tener un título de bachiller"
English: "To have a bachelor's degree"
Sentence: Para mucha gente, tener un título de bachiller es un gran logro.
Translation: For many people, having a bachelor's degree is a great achievement.
The term "bachiller" comes from the Latin word "baccalarius," which originally referred to a young man aspiring to a higher rank in academic or military contexts. Over time, it evolved to denote someone who has achieved a certain level of education.
Synonyms: - Graduado (Graduated) - Licenciado (Licensed, often refers to a bachelor's degree holder)
Antonyms: - Analfabeto (Illiterate) - No graduado (Non-graduate)