college in Portuguese

college in Portuguese is IES, faculdade, instituição de ensino superior — college means an institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.

college in Portuguese

IES

noun

(chiefly, US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.

faculdade

noun

(chiefly, US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.

instituição de ensino superior

noun

(chiefly, US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.

colégio

noun

(UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa) A high school or secondary school.

faculdade

noun

faculdade

noun

A specialized division of a university.

setor

noun

A specialized division of a university.

setor

noun

(chiefly, UK) A non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university, with its own faculty, departments, library, etc.

What does "college" mean?

noun An institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.
"She's in her second year of college studying biology."
noun A semi-independent division of a university, with its own students, staff, and buildings.
"Each Oxford college has its own dining hall and traditions."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

college in a sentence

She's in her second year of college studying biology.
He applied to five different colleges.
Each Oxford college has its own dining hall and traditions.
Students at the college share a library and a garden.

Similar words in Portuguese

academy faculty institution school university

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "college" in Portuguese?

"college" in Portuguese is IES, faculdade, instituição de ensino superior. college means: An institution of higher education, often part of a larger university.

How do you use "college" in a sentence?

Example: "She's in her second year of college studying biology." In Portuguese, "college" is IES, faculdade, instituição de ensino superior.

Are there other ways to say "college" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "college": IES, faculdade, instituição de ensino superior, colégio, setor.

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