campus
“campus” means “campus” in Spanish (University grounds and buildings).
campus
Also: recinto universitario, sede
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El campus tiene una biblioteca muy moderna.
A1The campus has a very modern library.
La vida en el campus es muy diferente a vivir en casa.
B1Campus life is very different from living at home.
Los estudiantes se reúnen en el campus principal para la ceremonia.
A2The students meet on the main campus for the ceremony.
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Which sentence correctly uses the plural form of 'campus'?
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This word is a direct borrowing from English. English speakers adopted it from the Latin word *campus*, which originally meant 'field' or 'open space.' It was adopted into Spanish specifically to mean the grounds of an educational institution.
First recorded: Late 20th century in Spanish usage
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Es 'campus' una palabra masculina o femenina?
Es una palabra masculina. Siempre debes usar 'el' o 'un' antes de ella: 'el campus'.
Does 'campus' refer to a literal field or just the university area?
In modern Spanish, 'campus' almost exclusively refers to the buildings and grounds of a university or college. If you mean a literal field where you play soccer, you should use 'campo'.