Ivy League
/ibi leaɡe/from spelling rules
The phrase Ivy League in Spanish refers to the English term for the group of prestigious universities in the United States.
Meaning: association (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the term Ivy League itself may be more commonly used than translations.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word liga can refer to a sports league or a rubber band, mirroring the double meaning of 'league' in English.
- In Spanish, when referring to the group, you will often see the feminine article la placed before the English name, as in la Ivy League, because the speaker is thinking of the word liga.
- While Ivy League is used for US schools, Spanish speakers often use the term universidades de élite to describe similar prestigious institutions in Spain or Latin America.
Examples in context
- Ojalá pudiera permitirme enviar a mi hija a la universidad Ivy League.I wish I could afford to send my daughter to an Ivy League university.This sentence illustrates how to use Ivy League when discussing the ability to afford university tuition.Tatoeba #2061407 by lazarus1907, translation #953721 by CK
Example conversation
Two friends discuss university applications.
- MateoLucía, ¿a qué universidades vas a aplicar?Lucía, which universities are you applying to?
- LucíaQuiero intentar entrar en la Ivy League.I want to try to get into the Ivy League.
- MateoEs muy difícil entrar en la Ivy League.It is very difficult to get into the Ivy League.
- LucíaLo sé, Mateo, pero vale la pena intentarlo.I know, Mateo, but it's worth trying.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
