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academia

ah-kah-DEH-mee-ah/akaˈðemja/

training center, academy

Also: school
NounfA2
A colorful illustration of a bright dance studio with wooden floors and a large mirror. A single student is practicing a stretch near a ballet barre.

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Mi hermana va a una academia de baile todos los sábados.

A2

My sister goes to a dance academy every Saturday.

¿Dónde está la academia de idiomas? Necesito aprender francés.

A1

Where is the language school? I need to learn French.

La academia ofrece clases de apoyo para estudiantes de secundaria.

B1

The training center offers support classes for high school students.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • academia de idiomas – language school
  • academia de música – music academy

the academic community

Also: higher education
NounfB2formal
A simple colorful illustration depicting a thoughtful scholar wearing glasses, sitting at a desk surrounded by tall stacks of books, symbolizing intellectual life.

📝 In Action

La crisis en la academia está afectando la investigación científica.

C1

The crisis in the academic community is affecting scientific research.

Su tesis fue muy bien recibida por la academia.

B2

His thesis was very well received by the academia (scholarly world).

Es difícil equilibrar la vida profesional con las exigencias de la academia.

B2

It is difficult to balance professional life with the demands of higher education.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • el mundo de la academia – the world of academia
  • la alta academia – high academia

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "academia" in Spanish:

academy→higher education→school→training center→

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Quick Quiz: academia

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'academia' in the sense of 'the academic world'?

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👥 Word Family▼
académico(academic (adjective)) — Adjective
academicismo(academicism) — Noun
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from Latin *academia*, which itself was derived from the Greek *Akadēmeia*. This was the name of the public park in Athens where the philosopher Plato established his famous school of thought. The park was named after the local legendary hero, Akademos.

First recorded: 15th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: academyFrench: académieItalian: accademia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'academia' a masculine or feminine noun?

'Academia' is a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles with it: 'la academia' and 'una academia'.

Can I use 'academia' to refer to a regular high school or middle school?

Generally, no. For regular K-12 schooling, use 'escuela' or 'colegio'. 'Academia' usually implies a specialized training center (like a dance or language school) or the broad world of higher education.