educación en casa
/edukaθjon en kasa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "home school" is translated into Spanish as educación en casa.
The term educación en casa is the standard way to refer to the concept of homeschooling in Spanish-speaking contexts. It describes the practice of educating children at home rather than in a formal school.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of educación (education), en (in) and casa (home).
Which one should you use?
While educación en casa is the noun for the practice, the verbal phrase educar en casa is used to describe the act of homeschooling (to home school).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term educación en casa is commonly used.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word educación does not only refer to academic schooling but also encompasses crianza, which means the upbringing and manners taught to a child at home.
- Because the practice is relatively new in many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear the term desescolarización, which literally translates to 'de-schooling'.
- The word casa comes from the Latin word for 'cottage', which shows how the concept of a home has evolved from a small hut to a modern residence.
Examples in context
- La educación en casa es una opción válida.Home schooling is a valid option.
- Muchos padres prefieren la educación en casa.Many parents prefer home schooling.
- Ella está probando la educación en casa este año.She is trying home schooling this year.
Example conversation
Two parents are discussing their children's education options.
- JavierElena, ¿qué piensas sobre la educación en casa?Elena, what do you think about home schooling?
- ElenaCreo que es una opción muy flexible, Javier.I think it is a very flexible option, Javier.
- JavierSí, pero requiere mucho tiempo y esfuerzo.Yes, but it requires a lot of time and effort.
- ElenaEs cierto, pero los niños aprenden a su ritmo.That's true, but the children learn at their own pace.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, educación, en, CC BY-SA 4.0.
