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"University" in Spanish: universidad
la universidad
A university is la universidad. It is feminine. Students say estudio en la universidad.
Introducing yourself
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How to pronounce universidad
Say it
oo-nee-behr-see-DAHD
/u.ni.βeɾ.siˈðað/
Six syllables: oo-nee-behr-see-DAHD. Stress DAHD. Soft d at the end.
"University" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la universidad | university Higher education campus. | Higher education campus. |
| estudiar en la universidad | to study at university Being a college student. | Being a college student. |
| la universidad pública | public university State-funded campus. | State-funded campus. |
| la universidad privada | private university Privately run campus. | Privately run campus. |
How to use universidad in real life
- 1Introducing yourself
Estudio en la universidad.
I study at the university.
En la universidad marks campus life.
- 2Campus directions
La biblioteca de la universidad está cerca.
The university library is nearby.
De la universidad shows ownership.
- 3Making plans
Nos vemos frente a la universidad.
We'll meet in front of the university.
Frente a la universidad is a meetup point.
Mistakes English speakers make with universidad
Incorrect: El universidad es cara.
Correct: La universidad es cara.
Universidad is feminine. Say la universidad.
Incorrect: Voy a la university.
Correct: Voy a la universidad.
Use universidad, not the English word.
Good to know
Universidad is college or university. Informal speech may shorten it to la uni. Escuela is usually not the same.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting on campus
ChatPal
¿Estudias en esta universidad?
Do you study at this university?
You
Sí. La universidad queda lejos de casa.
Yes. The university is far from home.
ChatPal
¿Tomaste el metro?
Did you take the metro?
You
Sí. Llegué hace diez minutos.
Yes. I arrived ten minutes ago.
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FAQ
Common questions about "University" in Spanish
Is universidad masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la universidad, una universidad grande.
How do you pronounce universidad?
oo-nee-behr-see-DAHD. Stress DAHD.
Can I say la uni?
Yes, informally. Formal speech prefers universidad.
Is high school universidad?
No. That is usually escuela or colegio.
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