escuela concertada
/eskwela konθeɾtada/from spelling rules
A charter school is called escuela concertada in Spanish.
The term describes a school that receives government funding but operates independently. It is used to distinguish these institutions from escuelas públicas, which are fully state-funded and escuelas privadas, which are fully privately funded.
Meaning: school that receives government funding but operates independently (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the standard term is escuela concertada, though you may also see the term Colegio Concertado used to refer to these schools.
Did you know?
- The word escuela shares a surprising origin with the English word 'school', but both actually trace back to the Greek word 'skholē', which originally meant 'leisure' or 'free time'.
- The term concertada comes from the verb 'concertar', which in this context means 'to reach an agreement' or 'to settle'.
- While 'charter school' is a specific American concept, the Spanish escuela concertada often involves a partnership between the government and religious organizations, a nuance not present in the English term.
Examples in context
- El próximo año, mi hijo asistirá a una escuela charter con un programa educativo innovador.Next year, my child will attend a charter school with an innovative educational program.
- Me encanta el colegio charter de mi barrio. Tienen una metodología de enseñanza muy práctica y divertida.I love my neighborhood's charter school, they have a very practical and fun teaching methodology.
- Mi hijo estudia en una escuela concertada.My son studies at a charter school.
- Esa escuela concertada tiene muy buen nivel.That charter school has a very good level.
- Estamos buscando una escuela concertada para ella.We are looking for a charter school for her.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing where to enroll their child.
- LucíaJavier, busqué una escuela concertada para el niño.Javier, I looked for a charter school for the boy.
- JavierMe parece bien, ¿está cerca de casa?That sounds good, is it near the house?
- LucíaSí, la escuela concertada queda a diez minutos.Yes, the charter school is ten minutes away.
- JavierEntonces vamos a visitarla mañana.Then let's go visit it tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escuela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
