edificio escolar
/edifiθjo eskolaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase school building is translated into Spanish as edificio escolar.
edificio escolar refers to the physical structure where a school is located.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of edificio (building) and escolar (school-related/pertaining to school).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term cole is a colloquial short form of colegio used to refer to a school building.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun edificio is masculine, so the definite article must be el. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s.
How do you pronounce it?
/edifiθjo eskolaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word escolar is a distant relative of the English word 'scholar' and comes from a Latin root meaning 'to cultivate' or 'to polish'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for the edificio escolar, people might think you are looking for a specific architectural structure rather than just 'the school'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word colegio is used for the building regardless of whether it is a primary school or a high school.
Examples in context
- El edificio escolar está ubicado en el centro del campus.The school building is located in the center of the campus.
- El colegio cuenta con un moderno edificio y amplias instalaciones deportivas.The school has a modern building and spacious sports facilities.
- El cole de mis hijos tiene un bonito patio de recreo.My kids' school has a lovely playground.
- El edificio escolar es muy antiguo.The school building is very old.
- Vimos un edificio escolar nuevo en el barrio.We saw a new school building in the neighborhood.
- La policía rodeó el edificio escolar.The police surrounded the school building.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are walking past a construction site.
- María¿Viste el nuevo edificio escolar?Did you see the new school building?
- DanielSí, es enorme.Yes, it is huge.
- MaríaDaniel, creo que está cerca de tu casa.Daniel, I think it is near your house.
- DanielEs cierto, está a la vuelta.That's true, it's around the corner.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries edificio, escolar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
