Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Escuela: school
escuela
Pronunciation: ehs-KWEH-lah (stress the capital letters)
Escuela means “school” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: school
- How to say it: ehs-KWEH-lah
- Gender: la escuela
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “escuela” means and how to use it
Escuela means “school.” It often refers to elementary school or to a school in general.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la escuela (feminine)
- Plural: las escuelas
Examples with audio
- Mis hijos van a la escuela en autobús.My children go to school by bus.
- La escuela empieza a las ocho.School starts at eight.
- Estudié en una escuela pública.I studied at a public school.
Usage tip
A high school is a “colegio” or “instituto” depending on the country, and a university is “universidad.” Escuela is also used for specialized schools: escuela de idiomas.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “school” in Spanish?
“school” in Spanish is “escuela.” It is pronounced ehs-KWEH-lah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “escuela”?
Say ehs-KWEH-lah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “escuela” masculine or feminine?
Escuela is feminine: “la escuela.” The plural is “escuelas.”
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