matricular

to register, to enrol

verb mah-tree-koo-LAHR Rare

Origin: From Latin matricula (list, register).

Usage Note

Matricular is a regular -ar verb often used reflexively: matricularse en un curso ('to enrol in a course'). The related noun matrícula means both 'enrolment' and 'licence plate' in Spain, so context is important. In Latin America the licence-plate sense is less associated with matrícula — placa is more common.

Examples

"Me voy a matricular en el curso de inglés."

Natural Translation

I am going to enrol in the English course.

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