aula

OW-lah/ˈawla/

“aula” means “classroom” in Spanish (general educational setting).

classroom

Also: lecture hall, virtual classroom

NounfA1

A bright, welcoming classroom with small desks, chairs, and a chalkboard.

📝 In Action

El aula está en el segundo piso.

The classroom is on the second floor.

Los estudiantes deben guardar silencio dentro del aula.

Students must keep quiet inside the classroom.

Nuestra universidad ha inaugurado una nueva aula virtual.

Our university has opened a new virtual classroom.

Word Connections

Synonyms

clase (class/classroom)
sala (room/hall)

Antonyms

patio (courtyard/playground)

Common Collocations

aula magna – main lecture hall
aula virtual – online classroom
compañero de aula – classmate

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Often confused with clasenear-synonyms

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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aula" in Spanish:

classroom→lecture hall→virtual classroom→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aula

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How do you say 'the classroom' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

aulario(classroom block) — Noun

áulico(relating to a court or hall) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

jaulamaulaPaula

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'aula', which originally referred to a courtyard or a royal palace hall.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: aulaItalian: aula

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aula' masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine noun. Even though it uses 'el' in the singular (el aula), adjectives must still be feminine (el aula blanca).

Can I use 'aula' for an online class?

Yes! The term 'aula virtual' is the standard way to refer to an online or digital learning platform.

Why don't we just use 'clase'?

'Clase' is more versatile (meaning the lesson, the group, or the room), but 'aula' is more specific to the physical or formal space provided by a school.