Educación (en. Education)
/edukaˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Set of knowledge and skills acquired through study.
Education is fundamental for individual development.
La educación es fundamental para el desarrollo del individuo.
Process by which a person is instructed in cultural principles and values.
A good education fosters respect and tolerance.
Una buena educación fomenta el respeto y la tolerancia.
Formal teaching system that takes place in educational institutions.
Online education has grown in popularity.
La educación en línea ha crecido en popularidad.
Etymology
From Latin 'educatio', meaning upbringing or training.
Common Phrases and Expressions
integral education
Education that encompasses emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
educación integral
formal education
Education that takes place in structured academic institutions.
educación formal
non-formal education
Learning that occurs outside the traditional educational system.
educación no formal
Related Words
educational
Related to education.
educativo
educator
Person who teaches or trains others.
educador
student
Person who receives education.
estudiante
Slang Meanings
To be well-educated or cultured.
That boy is very educated, you can tell by how he expresses himself.
Ese chico tiene mucha educación, se nota en cómo se expresa.
To have a good academic level.
That university has a good reputation, so quality education.
Esa universidad tiene un nombre, así que educación de calidad.