colegio

school

noun koh-LEH-hyoh Less Common

Origin: From Latin collegium (association, community).

Also means

college

Usage Note

Colegio in Spain typically means a primary or secondary school (not a university — that is universidad). In Latin America it can extend to secondary schools or, in some countries, higher institutions. A false friend for English speakers: it does NOT mean 'college' in the US sense (a degree-granting institution). Colegio mayor is a university hall of residence.

Examples

"Los niños van al colegio a las ocho."

Natural Translation

The children go to school at eight.

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