Colegios (en. Schools)
/ko.le.xi.os/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Establishments dedicated to the education of children and young people, which can be public or private.
Schools provide comprehensive education to their students.
Los colegios ofrecen una educación integral a sus estudiantes.
An aggregation of people studying at the same educational institution.
My friends from school always get together to reminisce about old times.
Mis amigos del colegio siempre nos reunimos para recordar viejos tiempos.
Center for vocational or technical training.
The technical school prepares young people for the labor market.
El colegio técnico prepara a los jóvenes para el mercado laboral.
Etymology
From the Latin 'collegium', which means 'association or society of people who share interests'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
college residence
A residence for university students that offers additional services.
colegio mayor
go to school
Attending classes at an educational institution.
ir al colegio
professional association
Association that groups professionals from the same field.
colegio de profesionales
Related Words
teacher
Person teaching at a school or institute.
profesor
education
Process of teaching and learning.
educación
student
Person studying at an educational institution.
alumno
Slang Meanings
A thing or situation that turns out to be complicated.
That exam was a real hassle.
Ese examen fue un verdadero colegio.
A solid town or community, especially among friends.
We are always there for each other, supporting one another for everything.
Siempre estamos en el colegio, apoyándonos para todo.