This is the 9988th most frequent Spanish word.
calificada
"Calificada" means "qualified" or "rated" in English.
In this sentence, 'calificada' is an adjective describing a person who possesses the required skills or qualifications for a specific role.
Necesitamos una persona calificada para este puesto.
We need a qualified person for this position.
Here, 'calificada' is used to stress María's competence and expertise in her field, specifically as a cook.
María es una cocinera muy calificada.
María is a very skilled cook.
In this example, 'calificada' refers to an evaluation or classification, suggesting that the opinion was judged in a specific way.