Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
Especialízte con
English translation:
earn a specialist\'s degree (at) (from) (through)
Spanish term
Translator
Native in: Spanish 
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, Portuguese to Spanish, and 2 more.
Especialízte con
Get a specialization with/Specialize with
Non-PRO (1): Yvonne Gallagher
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Proposed translations
United States
Laudable Lady Linguist
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, French to English, English to Spanish, and 3 more.
earn a specialist's degree (at) (from) (through)
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Note added at 23 mins (2021-03-24 23:21:06 GMT)
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"does so" instead of "did so".
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Or "earn a specialist's certificate".
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Juan Jacob
: Así sí.
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Well thanks, Juan, It's been a long day.
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Yvonne Gallagher
: why not "qualification"? And "you were first" as someone likes to say//they don't agree with mine either...
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Thanks, Yvonne, but the one who likes to say that never agrees with my answer, even when she/he knows it's right on the money./Hmm...it appears that those "little dictators" who have appointed themselves to set the rules will never change.
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worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Obtain/earn a specialist degree with
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"specialist degree" is generic and doesn't only apply to teachers
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and in line with your additional info: earn/obtain (which I prefer) a specialist degree online (to cover the virtual bit) with (name of institution)
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I think "specialist" is preferable to "specialist's"
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ormiston
: I agree it reads better (Vs the degree of a specialist) but we have to contend with the odd Bachelor's /Master's degree
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point taken ormiston and ty
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Hone your professional edge with
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Note added at 13 hrs (2021-03-25 12:29:37 GMT)
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Note that this option avoids the dilemma of finding out what type of courses etc. the source text refers to :-)
Ultralearning can help you hone your professional edge...
Hone Your Professional Edge. At Academic Technology Services (ATS) we focus on ...
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philgoddard
: The asker says they don't just offer degrees, so this might be a good choice. But it depends on whether the subjects are vocational.
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My take is that when everyone claims to be a specialist, the term becomes meaningless...
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Barbara Cochran, MFA
: "Hone" would imply that you already have some pre-existing skills in relation to the degree; and if it is referring to a mere certificate or diploma, the student might very well have no prior education or experience in the chosen field.
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Acquire specialist qualifications (at/from)
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Shilpa Baliga
: With David's "earn/obtain" rather than "acquire", maybe? We do acquire knowledge, but used with "qualifications" it almost sounds as though they are being purchased. I know this is indeed the case in a few institutions ;-) // "Gain" would be good IMO.
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Perhaps 'gain' then?
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Hugh Thomson
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philgoddard
: This is OK, but I think it sounds a bit formal and longwinded, which the Spanish doesn't.
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Barbara Cochran, MFA
: Agree with goddard that "acquire" is too formal for marketing purposes. Also, it makes it sound that one would be purchasing a degree, rather than actually having to make an honest academic effort.
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United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
specialize with
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Yvonne Gallagher
: great explanation
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I didn't think it needed an explanation, but the Spanish says specialize with, and so should the English.
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Barbara Cochran, MFA
: The literal version is too ambiguous. IMO, because it could be interpreted, initially, as referring to someone who is working for the institution. Sounds non-dynamic, anyway, while the institution would want to sound appealing to prospective students.
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Discussion
Gracias a aquellos que se tomaron la molestia de ayudar.
Imperativo.
Pregunta no pro.
"Especialízte" no significa nada.
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