escola

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/ʃˈkɔlɐ/
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A place or institution where people are taught.
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Examples

  • A escola organizou uma visita ao museu.
    The school organized a museum visit.
  • Hoje não há aulas na escola.
    There are no classes at school today.
  • Há duas escolas neste bairro.
    There are two schools in this neighborhood.
  • A minha filha vai à escola perto de casa.
    My daughter goes to the school near home.
  • A escola abre às oito.
    The school opens at eight.

Similar words

colégio

Meanings

Place of teaching

noun
education
neutral
An institution that teaches students, or the building where its lessons take place.

Examples

  • A escola abre às oito.
    The school opens at eight.
  • A minha filha vai à escola perto de casa.
    My daughter goes to the school near home.
  • A escola organizou uma visita ao museu.
    The school organized a museum visit.
  • Há duas escolas neste bairro.
    There are two schools in this neighborhood.
  • Hoje não há aulas na escola.
    There are no classes at school today.

Similar words

colégio

Etymology

FAQ

What does escola mean?

A place or institution where people are taught.

Is escola masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun.

What is the plural of escola?

The plural is escolas.

Can escola mean both a school building and the institution?

Yes. The same word can refer to the building or the teaching organization.

How is escola pronounced?

It is pronounced /ʃˈkɔlɐ/.

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