Thread: Equivalent word for "licenciado"?

Hi all,
Does anyone know which is the equivalent word/title for "licenciado" in Spanish?

I found "licenciate" as translation, but I am not really sure if they are the same.

Degree, Bachelor?

Be extra careful though! Sometimes, Licenciado is just another word to address another person in a respectful manner. In this case, it would be the equivalent of saying "Mr." So "Licenciado Martínez" = "Mr. Martínez."

Originally Posted by iyuanobi

Hi all,
Does anyone know which is the equivalent word/title for "licenciado" in Spanish?

I'm not sure theres a direct equivalent for "licenciado." In Spanish it's a type of University degree that corresponds to a Bachelor degree in English.

No one will call you Bachelor iyuano though

Originally Posted by vicente

Depends on the context.

It is a college graduate.

In Mexico and Central America it also means lawyer or attorney-at-law.

It also means "discharged" as in discharged from military service.


Here is a link that has two pages of examples of the use of "licenciado":

Licenciado | Spanish to English Translation - SpanishDict

Note: Go to bottom of page to find examples, which are continued on next two pages.

Really complete reference thank you my friend.

Originally Posted by agustinab

I'm not sure theres a direct equivalent for "licenciado." In Spanish it's a type of University degree that corresponds to a Bachelor degree in English.

No one will call you Bachelor iyuano though

So it is some common practice only for Latam region?
I see for example, in Brazil, they put the title "Bel." before ppl´s name in official documents too.