escuela bíblica de vacaciones
/eskwela biblika de bakaθjones/from spelling rules
Vacation Bible School in Spanish is escuela bíblica de vacaciones.
This phrase refers to a program of religious education for children that is held during the summer break.
Which one should you use?
Some regions might prefer Escuela Bíblica de Verano over escuela bíblica de vacaciones. Additionally, some areas might shorten Campamento Bíblico de Verano to Campamento Bíblico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, you may encounter Escuela Bíblica de Verano or the shortened Campamento Bíblico (from Campamento Bíblico de Verano).
Did you know?
- The word escuela shares an ancient root with the Greek word skholḗ, which originally meant 'leisure' or 'spare time' rather than a building for learning.
- In some regions, the term catequesis de verano is used instead, which refers to the specific process of preparing children for sacraments rather than just general biblical study.
- In some Latin American contexts, these programs are integrated into broader community festivals, making the escuela bíblica a social event for the whole neighborhood rather than just a church activity.
Examples in context
- ¡Voy a asistir al campamento bíblico de verano de mi iglesia este año!I'm going to attend my church's Biblical Summer Camp this year!
- Los niños van a la escuela bíblica de vacaciones.The children are going to vacation bible school.
- Me inscribí en la escuela bíblica de vacaciones este año.I signed up for vacation bible school this year.
- La escuela bíblica de vacaciones es muy divertida para los niños.Vacation bible school is very fun for children.
Example conversation
Two parents are discussing their children's summer activities.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿inscriste a los niños en la escuela bíblica de vacaciones?Sofía, did you enroll the children in vacation bible school?
- SofíaSí, Alejandro, ya los inscribí ayer.Yes, Alejandro, I already enrolled them yesterday.
- Alejandro¿A qué hora es la escuela bíblica de vacaciones?What time is vacation bible school?
- SofíaEs de nueve a doce cada día.It is from nine to twelve every day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, escuela, CC BY-SA 4.0.
