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"School" in Italian: scuola
la scuola
School in Italian is la scuola (SKWOH-lah), feminine. A scuola means at/to school. Plural is le scuole.
Morning rush
I bambini vanno a scuola alle otto.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce scuola
Say it
SKWOH-lah
/ˈskwɔ.la/
Scuola stresses SKWOH: SKWOH-lah. The u after sc is silent in the cluster. Soft l.
"School" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la scuola | the school Default noun. | Default noun. |
| a scuola | at / to school Location and direction. | Location and direction. |
| le scuole | the schools Plural. | Plural. |
| compiti di scuola | school homework Kids' talk. | Kids' talk. |
How to use scuola in real life
- 1Morning rush
I bambini vanno a scuola alle otto.
The kids go to school at eight.
A scuola.
- 2Neighborhood chat
La scuola è dietro la chiesa.
The school is behind the church.
La scuola.
- 3Choosing a programme
Quale scuola frequenti quest'anno?
Which school are you attending this year?
Quale scuola.
Mistakes English speakers make with scuola
Incorrect: Vado in scuola ora.
Correct: Vado a scuola ora.
Use a scuola, not in scuola.
Incorrect: Il scuola è nuova.
Correct: La scuola è nuova.
Feminine: la scuola.
Good to know
A scuola is the set phrase—parents text sono a scuola for pickup. Scuola also means the institution's vibe: una buona scuola.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking a child to class
ChatPal
La scuola apre alle otto e mezza?
Does the school open at half past eight?
You
Sì, ma arriviamo a scuola cinque minuti prima.
Yes, but we arrive at school five minutes early.
ChatPal
Ok. Dopo la scuola ci vediamo al parco.
Ok. After school we'll meet at the park.
You
Perfetto.
Perfect.
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FAQ
Common questions about "School" in Italian
At school?
A scuola.
Gender?
Feminine: la scuola.
Plural?
Le scuole.
Go to school?
Andare a scuola.
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