escola
everyday, Brazil
The word for "school" in Brazil is escola. A private school is often called a colégio, and a college or university is a faculdade.
Meaning: place of education (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| escola | everyday, Brazil |
| Colégio | everyday |
| Faculdade | university |
Ir à escola means "to go to school". Brazilian children attend ensino fundamental and ensino médio, roughly elementary and high school.
Which one should you use?
Colégio is common as the name of a school, especially private or religious ones. Escola is the general word.
Did you know?
- Many Brazilian public schools run in shifts, so some students go in the morning and others in the afternoon.
Examples in context
- Eu vou à escola de manhã.I go to school in the morning.
- Meu filho estuda num colégio particular.My son studies at a private school.
- Ela entrou na faculdade.She got into college.
Example conversation
Marina picks up her daughter Bia outside the school gate in Brasília.
- MarinaComo foi a escola hoje?How was school today?
- BiaFoi legal, tive aula de música.It was fun, I had music class.
- MarinaQue bom!How nice!
