salida de la escuela
/salida de la eskwela/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'dismissal from school' translates to Spanish as salida de la escuela.
salida de la escuela is used to refer to the time of day when students are allowed to leave school.
Which one should you use?
While salida de la escuela refers to the school building/institution, the phrase la salida de clases is a common way to refer specifically to the end of the school day or the dismissal of students.
Did you know?
- The word escuela stems from the Ancient Greek word skholḗ, which originally meant 'leisure' or 'spare time'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, la salida is a major social event where parents gather in large groups outside the school gates to socialize while waiting for their children.
- While salida means 'exit', it is also the word used for the 'start' or 'departure' of a race, such as a marathon.
Examples in context
- Por favor, proporcióneme una autorización de salida para el estudiante mencionado.Please provide me with permission to leave for the mentioned student.
- Hoy tengo salida temprana porque terminamos las clases antes.Today I have an early out because classes finished earlier.
- La salida de la escuela es a las dos.The dismissal from school is at two.
- ¿A qué hora es la salida de la escuela?What time is the dismissal from school?
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their plans for the afternoon.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿qué quieres hacer después de la salida de la escuela?Daniel, what do you want to do after school dismissal?
- DanielPodemos ir al parque, Sofía.We can go to the park, Sofía.
- SofíaMe parece una idea genial.I think that's a great idea.
- DanielEntonces nos vemos en la puerta.Then I'll see you at the door.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, escuela, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
