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Alumno libre

English translation: non-regular student (in Argentina: does not attend classes - only final exams)/ auditor

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Spanish term or phrase:alumno libre
English translation:non-regular student (in Argentina: does not attend classes - only final exams)/ auditor
Entered by: Michael Powers (PhD)

01:52 Nov 16, 2003
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Education / Pedagogy
Spanish term or phrase: Alumno libre
En la universidad
el alumno que no asiste regularmente y rinde examenes libres
ALUMNO LIBRE ???
gracias
irma
irma
auditor
Explanation:
I believe this is what is meant in this case.

Mike :)

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Note added at 2 mins (2003-11-16 01:55:01 GMT)
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Random House - \"auditor\"

2. a university student registered for a course without credit and without obligation to do work assigned to the class.

Mike :)
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Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 05:01
Grading comment
Mike: this is a good option, however I finally used "non-regular student", because here in Argentina the !Alumno libre" does not attend classes. He only enrolls for final examinations and sets for the exam.
In my context I think non-regular student gave a more accurate idea.
On the other hand we also have auditors in our schools (those who attend some classes but are not regulars either)
Thanks
irma (Argentina)
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Summary of answers provided
4 +5auditor
Michael Powers (PhD)
5ver
Gabriela Lozano
4non-degree student
Refugio
4external student
Barbara Compañy


Discussion entries: 1





  

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1 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
auditor


Explanation:
I believe this is what is meant in this case.

Mike :)

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Note added at 2 mins (2003-11-16 01:55:01 GMT)
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Random House - \"auditor\"

2. a university student registered for a course without credit and without obligation to do work assigned to the class.

Mike :)

Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
Local time: 05:01
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 412
Grading comment
Mike: this is a good option, however I finally used "non-regular student", because here in Argentina the !Alumno libre" does not attend classes. He only enrolls for final examinations and sets for the exam.
In my context I think non-regular student gave a more accurate idea.
On the other hand we also have auditors in our schools (those who attend some classes but are not regulars either)
Thanks
irma (Argentina)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  x-Translator (X)
23 mins
agree  Earl Rogers
1 hr
agree  William Stein
4 hrs
agree  TracyG (X)
11 hrs
agree  verbis
15 hrs
neutral  lincasanova: i don't believe auditing students take exams..
20 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
non-degree student


Explanation:
"You are not currently pursuing a degree at CU, but you are interested in taking classes for personal or professional development or to try out a degree program. Perhaps you attend another college or university and want to transfer evening or summer classes back to your home institution. Continuing Education offers a variety of ways for you to try out CU-Boulder and even earn college credit without applying to the University! We also offer a variety of noncredit courses and certificates that allow you to gain valuable skills and experiences."

Refugio
Local time: 02:01
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 113
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
ver


Explanation:
No sé para dónde es tu traducción, pero yo pondría una N.de T. porque creo que no hay un equivalente.Yo pondría una aclaración diciendo por ejemplo:Free Student : without being admitted to a complete study cycle, is authorised to enrol in several classes ; has to complete the work as required and if he succeeds, may have the obtained results acknowledged.

Gabriela Lozano
Local time: 06:01
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Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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1 day 1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
external student


Explanation:
Ésta puede ser una opción.
Por supuesto, debería agregarse una N. del T. para explicar el término,como la que dió Lozano, por ejemplo.

Barbara Compañy
Argentina
Local time: 06:01
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 11
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