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centro educativo

/ˈθen.tɾo e.ðuˈka.ti.βo/
noun★Beginner— educational institution
formal

An institution dedicated to education, such as a school, college, or university.

Los estudiantes asistieron al centro educativo desde las 8 de la mañana.

The students attended the educational institution from 8 a.m.

💡

This term is commonly used in formal contexts to refer to any educational facility.

Collocations

centro educativo públicopublic educational institutioncentro educativo privadoprivate educational institution

Synonyms

institución educativaescuelacolegiouniversidad

Related Phrases

centro de formaciónphrase
training center
centro de estudiosphrase
study center

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While 'centro educativo' is formal, 'escuela' or 'colegio' are more commonly used in everyday conversation.

📖Word Origin

From 'centro' (center) + 'educativo' (educational), combining to denote a place dedicated to teaching and learning.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to any formal educational setting, from primary schools to universities.

Word Breakdown

centro
center
root
+
educativo
educational
root
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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