El máster
Example: Estoy preparando mi máster en administración de empresas.
Definition
"El máster" refers to a postgraduate academic degree pursued after completing an undergraduate degree, often focusing on a specialized field of study. It typically involves advanced coursework and research, such as in business administration, to deepen expertise and enhance career prospects.
Etymology
The term "el máster" in Spanish is borrowed from the English word "master," originally from the Latin 'magister,' meaning 'teacher' or 'chief.' Did you know that while 'máster' is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries to denote a postgraduate degree, it reflects the global influence of English in academic terminology?
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"El máster" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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