tasa de abandono escolar
/tasa de abandono eskolaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'dropout rate' is translated into Spanish as tasa de abandono escolar.
tasa de abandono escolar is the standard technical and journalistic term used to describe the percentage of students leaving the education system prematurely.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tasa (rate), de (of), abandono (abandonment/leaving) and escolar (school-related).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Tasa de Abandono Escolar is commonly used to refer to the dropout rate. In some Latin American countries, particularly Argentina and Uruguay, Desgranamiento Escolar is used to refer to the dropout rate.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'dropout rates', only the noun tasa is pluralized to tasas, while the rest of the phrase remains unchanged: tasas de abandono escolar.
How do you pronounce it?
/tasa de abandono eskolaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the term desgranamiento escolar is used, which literally translates to 'school graining' or 'shucking'.
- The word abandono in tasa de abandono escolar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'ban', as both stem from the idea of being excluded or prohibited.
- While tasa de abandono escolar is the formal term, Spanish speakers often use the verb dejar los estudios in casual conversation to describe dropping out.
Examples in context
- La Tasa de Deserción Escolar en nuestro país ha disminuido en los últimos años.The dropout rate in our country has decreased in recent years.
- El Índice de Abandono Educativo es una preocupación importante para los responsables de políticas públicas.The dropout rate is an important concern for policymakers.
- La tasa de abandono escolar ha bajado este año.The dropout rate has gone down this year.
- Debemos reducir la tasa de abandono escolar en la región.We must reduce the dropout rate in the region.
- ¿Cuál es la tasa de abandono escolar en esta ciudad?What is the dropout rate in this city?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are discussing education statistics at a university.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿has visto el informe sobre la tasa de abandono escolar?Sofía, have you seen the report on the dropout rate?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, es un problema muy serio actualmente.Yes, Alejandro, it is a very serious problem currently.
- AlejandroParece que la tasa de abandono escolar es muy alta.It seems like the dropout rate is very high.
- SofíaEs cierto, necesitamos mejores políticas educativas.That's true, we need better educational policies.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abandono, de, escolar, tasa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
