escuela técnica
/eskwela teɡnika/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'trade school' is translated into Spanish as escuela técnica.
A trade school refers to a post-secondary institution that teaches technical skills for a specific job or trade. In many Spanish-speaking contexts, the concept of this type of education is often referred to simply as formación profesional.
Which one should you use?
While escuela técnica translates to 'technical school', you may also see escuela de oficios, which translates to 'school of trades'. Another common alternative is centro de formación profesional, meaning 'vocational training center'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Mexico and Central America, you may hear the term escuela de artes y oficios. In certain regions of Spain, the term centro de estudios de formación profesional is used to refer to these institutions.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'technical schools', use escuelas técnicas.
Did you know?
- The term oficio can refer to a manual trade but also denotes a formal official letter or a religious duty in a church context.
- The word artes in escuela de artes y oficios does not just mean 'fine arts' but historically referred to any organized guild or professional association of skilled workers.
- In Spain, the system of formación profesional is divided into grados medios and grados superiores, with the latter allowing students to access university degrees.
Examples in context
- Quiero recibir formación profesional en una escuela de oficios.I want to receive vocational training in a trade school.
- Mi hermano está estudiando en una escuela técnica para convertirse en electricista.My brother is studying in a technical school to become an electrician.
- Mi sobrina se inscribió en un instituto de moda para estudiar diseño.My niece enrolled in a fashion trade school to study design.
- Voy a comenzar un curso de herrería en un centro de formación cercano.I am going to start a blacksmithing course in a nearby training center.
- En mi país, tenemos excelentes escuelas vocacionales para aprender diferentes oficios.In my country, we have excellent vocational trade schools to learn various trades.
- Mi hermano estudia en una escuela técnica.My brother studies at a trade school.
- La escuela técnica ofrece cursos de mecánica.The trade school offers mechanics courses.
- Ella busca una buena escuela técnica en la ciudad.She is looking for a good trade school in the city.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing their future career plans.
- Mateo¿Quieres ir a la universidad o a una escuela técnica?Do you want to go to college or to a trade school?
- LucíaPrefiero entrar en una escuela técnica para ser electricista.I prefer to enter a trade school to be an electrician.
- MateoEs una gran idea para conseguir trabajo rápido.It is a great idea to get a job quickly.
- LucíaSí, Mateo, eso es lo que quiero hacer.Yes, Mateo, that is what I want to do.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
