Lisensyado

licensed; licensed professional; license holderadjective / noun

Alternative meanings

A person who has an official license to practice a profession, drive, operate a business, or perform a regulated activity. It can also describe someone or something legally authorized.

Pronunciation

lee-sen-SYAH-doh

Root and affixes

Related to lisensiya, license or official permit. Lisensyado means someone is authorized or has a license. If Spanish licenciado only means university graduate, graduwado may be clearer.

Variants or conjugations

lisensyado = licensed / license holder
lisensiya = license
may lisensiya = has a license
graduwado = university graduate
propesyonal = professional
awtorisado = authorized

Related words and expressions

license
professional
graduate
permission
authorization
law
work/job
permit

Meaning and usage notes

Use lisensyado for someone with an official license, such as a licensed professional or licensed driver. If Spanish licenciado means a person with a university degree, graduwado or nakahuman og kurso may fit better depending on the country.