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"School" in Spanish: escuela
la escuela
School in Spanish is la escuela. It is feminine. Children say voy a la escuela.
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How to pronounce escuela
Say it
ehs-KWEH-lah
/esˈkwe.la/
Three syllables: ehs-KWEH-lah. Stress KWEH. Soft c before u.
"School" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la escuela | school Primary or secondary school. | Primary or secondary school. |
| ir a la escuela | to go to school Daily routine for students. | Daily routine for students. |
| la escuela primaria | elementary school Early grades. | Early grades. |
| la escuela secundaria | secondary / high school Later grades; names vary by country. | Later grades; names vary by country. |
How to use escuela in real life
- 1Morning routine
Los niños van a la escuela.
The kids go to school.
A la escuela is the destination.
- 2Meeting a parent
Mi hija entra a una escuela nueva.
My daughter starts a new school.
Una escuela nueva marks a change.
- 3Asking for directions
¿Dónde queda la escuela?
Where is the school?
La escuela is clear and simple.
Mistakes English speakers make with escuela
Incorrect: El escuela es grande.
Correct: La escuela es grande.
Escuela is feminine. Say la escuela.
Incorrect: Voy a la school.
Correct: Voy a la escuela.
Use escuela, not the English word school.
Good to know
Good to knowEscuela often means K–12 school. College is usually la universidad. Escuelas privadas may also be called colegios.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Dropping kids off
ChatPal
¿A qué hora abre la escuela?
What time does the school open?
You
A las siete. Llego a la escuela temprano.
At seven. I get to school early.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Nos vemos luego.
Perfect. See you later.
You
Sí. Después del trabajo.
Yes. After work.
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FAQ
Common questions about "School" in Spanish
Is escuela masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la escuela, una escuela buena.
How do you pronounce escuela?
ehs-KWEH-lah. Stress KWEH.
Is university escuela?
Usually no. Say universidad.
How do I say go to school?
Ir a la escuela.
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