Spanish Phrase
Me gradué de la uni.
Meaning
This phrase is a colloquial way to say that you have completed your university studies. It uses the reflexive verb 'graduarse' in the preterite tense and employs the common clipping 'uni' instead of the full word 'universidad'.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal conversations with friends, family, or colleagues when discussing your educational background. It is ideal for casual social settings rather than formal job interviews.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Megraduédelauni
Reflexive Pronoun (Me)
The 'me' indicates that the action of graduating is being applied to the speaker, as 'graduarse' is a reflexive verb.
Preterite Tense (gradué)
The ending '-ué' marks the first-person singular in the past tense (preterite), indicating the action is finished.
🗨In Conversation
¿Por qué estás tan feliz hoy?
Why are you so happy today?
¡Por fin me gradué de la uni!
I finally graduated from uni!
✕Common Mistakes
Yo gradué de la uni.
The verb 'graduarse' is reflexive, so you must include the pronoun 'me' for the first person.
Me gradué la uni.
In Spanish, you must use the preposition 'de' after 'graduarse' to specify the institution you graduated from.
↔Alternatives
Terminé la universidad.
I finished university.
Me licencié.
I got my degree.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially Spain and parts of the Southern Cone, 'la uni' is the standard way to refer to university in daily speech. Graduation is often celebrated with a 'fiesta de graduación' or a 'colación' depending on the region.