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academia
/a.kaˈðe.mja/
academy
Estudió en una academia de arte dramático.
He studied at a drama academy.
formal
An educational institution or establishment, often specialized or private.
La academia ofrece cursos de música y pintura.
The academy offers music and painting courses.
Often implies a focus on arts, sciences, or professional training.
formal
The collective body of scholars, artists, or thinkers in a field.
La academia de letras discutió los nuevos avances en literatura.
The literary academy discussed new advances in literature.
Refers to the community or discipline itself.
formal
A school or college for training in a specific skill or profession.
Se graduó de una academia de policía.
He graduated from a police academy.
Common in contexts like military, police, or arts academies.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Context matters
In Spanish, 'academia' is more specific than 'academy' in English. It typically refers to private or specialized schools (e.g., arts, music, military), while 'academy' in English can also refer to institutions like the Royal Academy of Arts.
Word Origin
From Latin *acadēmīa*, from Ancient Greek Ἀκαδημία (Akadēmía), named after the grove of Akademos where Plato taught.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'academia' often refers to private or specialized schools, unlike the broader 'universidad'. It can also denote the academic community or discipline in a general sense.
Word Breakdown
acadēm-
related to Plato's school
root-ia
suffix denoting a place or institution
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