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escuela primaria

/esˈkwela pɾiˈmaɾja/
phrase★Beginner— elementary school
formal

A school that provides education for children typically aged 6 to 12, covering basic academic subjects and foundational skills.

La escuela primaria es la base de la educación formal.

Elementary school is the foundation of formal education.

💡

In some countries, this may be referred to as 'primary school' or 'grade school' depending on the educational system.

Collocations

matrícula en la escuela primariaenrollment in elementary schoolprofesor de escuela primariaelementary school teacher

Synonyms

primariaescuela elemental

Antonyms

escuela secundariacolegio

Related Phrases

ciclo primariophrase
primary cycle (educational stage)

💡Pro Tip

Regional Variations

In some countries, 'primaria' may refer to a broader range of primary education, including middle school grades.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

Use 'escuela primaria' in formal contexts, while 'primaria' is common in everyday speech.

📖Word Origin

From 'escuela' (school) + 'primaria' (primary), reflecting the foundational stage of education.

📝Usage Notes

In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'primaria' alone may be used informally to refer to elementary school.

Word Breakdown

escuela
school
root
+
primaria
primary
root
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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