Colegiala (en. Schoolgirl)

/ko.le.'xi.a.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Female student of a school.
The schoolgirl studies for her exams.
La colegiala estudia para sus exámenes.
Young person who attends high school.
The schoolgirl participated in the math tournament.
La colegiala participó en el torneo de matemáticas.
Student who is part of an educational institution.
The schoolgirls organize a charity event.
Las colegialas organizan un evento benéfico.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'colegio', which comes from the Latin 'colegium', and the suffix '-ala'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

schoolgirl life
Stage of life dedicated to studies in a school.
vida de colegiala
class schoolgirl
Student belonging to a specific class in the school.
colegiala de clase
gifted schoolgirl
Student who stands out for her academic performance.
colegiala aventajada

Related Words

school
Educational institution where various subjects are taught.
colegio
student
Person who studies in an educational institution, regardless of gender.
alumno
education
Process of teaching and learning.
educación

Slang Meanings

Girl student who behaves in a youthful and reckless manner.
That schoolgirl is very fun at parties.
Esa colegiala es muy divertida en las fiestas.
Way of referring to young girls who stand out for their school style.
She dresses like an anime schoolgirl.
Ella se viste como una colegiala de anime.