universidade

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An institution of higher education and research, or its campus.

Examples

  • Várias universidades oferecem esse curso.
    Several universities offer that course.
  • A universidade fica perto do centro.
    The university is near the city centre.
  • A universidade abriu uma nova biblioteca.
    The university opened a new library.
  • Meu irmão entrou na universidade este ano.
    My brother started university this year.
  • Ela estuda medicina na universidade.
    She studies medicine at university.

Similar words

faculdade

Meanings

Higher education institution

noun
education
neutral
A place and organization where students pursue advanced study and degrees.

Examples

  • Ela estuda medicina na universidade.
    She studies medicine at university.
  • A universidade fica perto do centro.
    The university is near the city centre.
  • Meu irmão entrou na universidade este ano.
    My brother started university this year.
  • A universidade abriu uma nova biblioteca.
    The university opened a new library.
  • Várias universidades oferecem esse curso.
    Several universities offer that course.

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Etymology

From Latin universitas, community or whole.

FAQ

What does universidade mean?

An institution of higher education and research, or its campus.

Is universidade masculine or feminine?

It is feminine: a universidade.

What is the plural of universidade?

The plural is universidades.

Is a universidade higher education?

Yes. It offers study beyond secondary school.

How is universidade pronounced?

The reference pronunciation is /u.ni.veʁ.siˈda.dʒi/.

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