la beca
scholarship
Ayuda económica que se da a una persona para que pueda estudiar o continuar su educación.
Definition & meaning
The word beca primarily refers to a scholarship or grant. It is a financial aid given to a student to cover the costs of their education, research, or training.
It can also refer to a ceremonial strip of fabric, typically worn over the shoulders or draped around the neck by students or members of certain academic institutions or religious orders as a sign of their status or degree.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: It is a feminine noun.
Word origin: The word comes from the Medieval Latin baccalarius (bachelor), which was used to refer to someone who had attained a certain academic rank or was in training. Over time, the term evolved to describe the financial support provided to these students.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms: There are no direct lexical antonyms for "beca," but in terms of context, one might contrast it with:
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Examples
Ella recibió una beca para estudiar en el extranjero.noun
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
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