What does cursar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word cursar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cursar in Spanish.

The word cursar in Spanish means study, process, be in, pursue a degree, major in. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cursar

study

verbo transitivo (asignatura: estudiar) (subject, degree)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ella fue mi profesora cuando yo cursaba Derecho.
She was my professor when I was studying law.

process

verbo transitivo (tramitar, enviar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Para poder cursar la solicitud primero es necesario llenar todos los campos.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. "We apologize for the delay. Your request is being processed."

be in

verbo transitivo (un grado escolar) (grade, level)

Su hijo actualmente cursa el sexto año de primaria.
Her son is currently in sixth grade.

pursue a degree, major in

locución verbal (estudiar en universidad) (academic)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Luis cursó una carrera en la universidad del centro.
Luis pursued a degree at the university in the city center.

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