laureato

graduate

noun lah-oo-REH-ah-toh Rare

Also means

degree holder

Usage Note

Laureato (feminine laureata) is someone who holds a university degree (laurea). In Italy, a laurea traditionally requires five years of study; the Bologna reform introduced a three-year laurea triennale and a two-year laurea magistrale. Laureato can also function as an adjective: una persona laureata.

Examples

"Mia sorella è laureata in medicina."

Natural Translation

My sister has a medical degree.

Literal Translation

My sister is graduated in medicine.

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