This is the 3263rd most frequent Portuguese word.
doutorado
"Doctorate" - the highest academic degree awarded by universities.
In this sentence, 'doutorado' is used as a noun referring to an advanced academic degree.
Eu concluí meu doutorado em matemática no ano passado.
I completed my doctorate in mathematics last year.
Here, 'doutorado' refers to a specific academic program that one intends to undertake.
Ela está se preparando para começar um doutorado em biologia.
She is preparing to start a doctorate in biology.
In this context, 'doutorado' represents the concept or level of study associated with this degree, emphasizing its difficulty and requirements.