Escuelas (en. Schools)

/esˈkwelas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Educational institutions where students are taught.
Public schools offer free education.
Las escuelas públicas ofrecen educación gratuita.
Area where academic training and diverse disciplines are received.
There are different types of schools: primary, secondary, and universities.
Existen diferentes tipos de escuelas: primarias, secundarias y universitarias.
Organizations that promote learning and socialization.
Schools play a fundamental role in society.
Las escuelas juegan un papel fundamental en la sociedad.

Etymology

From Latin 'schola', which meant 'place of learning'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

schools of thought
Groups or trends that promote a system of thought.
escuelas de ideas
school of life
Experiences that teach valuable lessons outside the classroom.
escuela de vida
public school
Educational institution funded by the state.
escuela pública

Related Words

student
Person who attends a school to learn.
estudiante
teacher
Person who teaches in a school.
maestro
curriculum
Study program that is taught in schools.
currículo

Slang Meanings

little school
I go to the little school in the neighborhood to learn how to play soccer.
Voy a la escuelita del barrio para aprender a jugar fútbol.
knowledge store
That school is a knowledge store for everyone who wants to learn.
Esa escuela es una tienda de saberes para todos los que quieren aprender.