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school in Portuguese

school in Portuguese is escola, colégio, cardume — school means an institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.

school in Portuguese

escola
noun
(North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
colégio
noun
(North America) An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
cardume
noun
(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.
faculdade
noun
universidade
noun
escola
noun
escola
noun
Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
faculdade
noun
Within a larger educational institution, an organizational unit, such as a department or institute, which is dedicated to a specific subject area.
escola
noun
(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.
doutrina
noun
(considered collectively) The followers of a particular doctrine; a particular way of thinking or particular doctrine; a school of thought.
educar
verb
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
ensinar
verb
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
escolarizar
verb
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).
instruir
verb
(transitive) To educate, teach, or train (often, but not necessarily, in a school).

What does "school" mean?

  1. noun An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.
    "She walks to school every morning with her brother."
  2. noun A department or division of a university dedicated to one subject area.
    "He is studying law at the school of law."
  3. noun A group of people who share the same ideas, style, or approach.
    "She belongs to the school of thought that believes practice matters more than talent."
  4. noun A large group of fish or sea creatures such as dolphins swimming together.
    "A school of tuna passed beneath the boat."

school in a sentence

  • She walks to school every morning with her brother.
  • The new school opened its doors to 500 students this year.
  • He is studying law at the school of law.
  • The medical school accepts only a small number of applicants each year.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "school" in Portuguese?

"school" in Portuguese is escola, colégio, cardume. school means: An institution where people, especially children, go to be taught.

How do you use "school" in a sentence?

Example: "She walks to school every morning with her brother." In Portuguese, "school" is escola, colégio, cardume.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 10 translations listed for "school": escola, colégio, cardume, faculdade, universidade, doutrina.

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