Academias (en. Academies)

/akadeˈmias/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A set of educational institutions that provide training in one or more disciplines.

Art academies offer specialized courses for young talents.

Las academias de arte ofrecen cursos especializados para jóvenes talentos.

Organizations that group professionals or experts in a specific field.

The academy of sciences summons its members to discuss new findings.

La academia de ciencias convoca a sus miembros para discutir nuevos hallazgos.

Establishments where classes are taught, generally of a private nature.

I enrolled my son in language academies to improve his English.

Inscribí a mi hijo en unas academias de idiomas para mejorar su inglés.

From the Greek 'Akademeia', which was the place where Plato taught.

university of academies

A group of academies that offer a wide variety of educational programs.

universidad de academias

business academies

Institutions focused on training in business and management areas.

academias de negocios

dance academies

Schools dedicated to teaching different dance styles.

academias de danza

education

The process of acquiring knowledge and skills.

educación

training

Development of capacities and competencies in a person.

formación

courses

Sets of lessons on a specific topic.

cursos

Establishments where one can quickly 'get' their baccalaureate.

I'm going to an academy to finish my baccalaureate in six months.

Voy a una academia para terminar el bachillerato en seis meses.

Colloquial conversation about extra courses or private classes.

I'm in several academies to improve my CV.

Estoy en varias academias para mejorar mi CV.