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colegio
/koˈle.xjo/
school
Voy al colegio todos los días.
I go to school every day.
formal
A school, typically referring to primary or secondary education institutions in Spanish-speaking countries.
Mi hijo va al colegio desde las 8 de la mañana.
My son goes to school from 8 in the morning.
In some Spanish-speaking countries, 'colegio' can also refer to private schools, while 'escuela' is more general.
Collocations
colegio públicopublic schoolcolegio privadoprivate schoolcolegio mayorresidential college (university)
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Formal vs. Informal Usage
'Colegio' is more formal than 'escuela' in some regions. In Spain, 'colegio' often refers to primary school, while 'instituto' refers to secondary school.
Word Origin
From Latin 'collegium', meaning 'association' or 'community'.
Usage Notes
'Colegio' is commonly used in Spain and Latin America to refer to primary and secondary schools. In some contexts, it may also refer to a university residence or a professional association.
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