matrícula escolar
/matɾikula eskolaɾ/from spelling rules
School enrollment in Spanish is matrícula escolar.
This phrase refers to the process of officially registering a student in a school or the total number of students registered. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, matrícula can refer to both the process of enrolling and the specific fee paid to complete the enrollment.
What does it mean word for word?
The word matrícula literally refers to the act of registering or the fee paid for that registration.
Which one should you use?
The phrase inscripción escolar is a common synonym for matrícula escolar and is often used interchangeably in administrative contexts. You may also use the longer phrase inscripción en la escuela.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase inscripción en la escuela is a formal term for school enrollment used in countries such as Mexico or Argentina.
How do you pronounce it?
/matɾikula eskolaɾ/
Did you know?
- The term matrícula is also the word used for a vehicle's license plate in several Spanish-speaking countries.
- The term matrícula comes from the Latin 'matrix', which is the root for 'mother' in some linguistic contexts, though it evolved to mean a 'register' or 'record'.
- Despite the similarity, inscripción often refers to the initial act of applying, while matrícula refers to the final legal registration and payment.
Examples in context
- Quisiera solicitar información sobre la matrícula escolar para el próximo año.I would like to request information about school enrollment for the upcoming year.
- Me gustaría conocer los requisitos para la inscripción en la escuela primaria.I would like to know the requirements for school enrollment in elementary school.
- Mi hermana se inscribió en la escuela secundaria hoy.My sister enrolled in high school today.
- ¿Cuáles son los requisitos para la matrícula escolar?What are the requirements for school enrollment?
- La matrícula escolar es gratuita este año.School enrollment is free this year.
- Necesito completar la matrícula escolar de mi hijo.I need to complete my son's school enrollment.
- El plazo de la matrícula escolar termina mañana.The school enrollment deadline ends tomorrow.
Example conversation
A couple is discussing their child's education at home.
- MaríaJavier, ¿ya hiciste la matrícula escolar de Lucía?Javier, have you done Lucia's school enrollment yet?
- JavierNo, María, todavía no tengo los documentos.No, Maria, I don't have the documents yet.
- MaríaDebemos terminar la matrícula escolar pronto.We must finish the school enrollment soon.
- JavierTienes razón, lo haré esta tarde.You're right, I'll do it this afternoon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries escolar, matrícula, CC BY-SA 4.0.
