qualified

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ AmE /ˈkwɑːləˌfaɪd/

adjective en → es

1 ABLE/COMPETENT [attributive] [predicative] B1

having the necessary skills or knowledge to do a particular job or activity

calificado, capacitado, competente

  • be qualified as/to be/do something

Collocations qualified teacher · qualified electrician

  • She is a fully qualified doctor.

    Ella es una médica completamente calificada.

2 LEGAL [attributive] [predicative] B2

having the legal right to do something or to be in a particular place

habilitado, autorizado, permitido

  • be qualified to do something

Collocations qualified voter · qualified driver's license

  • You must be 18 years old to qualify as a voter.

    Debes tener 18 años para calificarte como votante.

3 EXAM [attributive] [predicative] B2

having passed an exam or test that allows you to do a particular job or activity

titulado, graduado, certificado

  • be qualified in something

Collocations qualified nurse · qualified accountant

  • He is a qualified lawyer.

    Él es un abogado titulado.

4 SPORT [attributive] [predicative] C1

having the right to compete in a sports competition because you have won enough games or races

calificado, clasificado, elegible

  • be qualified for something

Collocations qualified athlete · qualified team

  • The team is qualified for the World Cup.

    El equipo está calificado para el Mundial.