qualification

S2 W2

BrE /kwaːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ AmE /ˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 EDUCATION/CERTIFICATE [singular] B1

a document or certificate that shows you have successfully completed a course of study or training

certificado, título, credencial

  • have a qualification in something

Collocations professional qualification · academic qualification

  • She has just obtained her teaching qualification.

    Acaba de obtener su certificación para enseñar.

2 ABILITY/COMPETENCE [singular] B1

the ability or skill to do something well, especially because of training or experience

habilidad, competencia, capacidad

  • have a qualification for doing something

Collocations qualifications for the job · qualifications to do something

  • He has all the qualifications needed for this position.

    Tiene todas las calificaciones necesarias para este puesto.

3 LEGAL REQUIREMENT [singular] B2

a legal requirement that you must meet before you can do something, such as a job or activity

requisito legal, condición necesaria

  • meet the qualification for doing something

Collocations legal qualifications · qualifications to work in a profession

  • Candidates must meet all the legal qualifications.

    Los candidatos deben cumplir con todos los requisitos legales.

1 SPORT/ATHLETIC [singular] B2

a competition or event in a particular sport, especially one that is part of a larger sports meeting

prueba deportiva, competencia

  • participate in a qualification

Collocations football qualification · athletic qualification

  • The team qualified for the World Cup finals.

    El equipo calificó para las finales del Mundial.