educación
/eh-doo-kah-SYOHN/
education
When referring to formal learning and schooling, educación means education.
📝 In Action
La educación es un derecho fundamental de todos los niños.
A2Education is a fundamental right of all children.
Ella trabaja en el sistema de educación pública.
B1She works in the public education system.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Pattern
Most Spanish nouns that end in -ción (like educación) are feminine and need the feminine articles 'la' or 'una'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El educación"
Correction: La educación. Remember that nouns ending in -ción are almost always feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Talking about Schooling
Use 'educación' when talking about the whole learning process or the school system, not usually for a specific lesson.
Educación can also be used to refer to good manners, politeness, and etiquette.
📝 In Action
Se nota que tu hijo tiene muy buena educación.
B1It shows that your son has very good manners/upbringing.
Fue una falta de educación interrumpir la conversación.
B2It was a lack of manners to interrupt the conversation.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'Tiene mucha educación,' it almost always means 'They have good manners,' not just that they went to school. Look at the situation to understand the meaning.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: educación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'educación' to mean 'politeness' or 'manners'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'educación' means schooling or manners?
Context is the best clue! If the sentence mentions schools, universities, or governments, it means schooling. If the sentence mentions polite behavior, interrupting, or a person's character, it means manners or upbringing.
Can I use 'educación' to mean 'my degree'?
Not directly. You would typically use 'título' (degree) or 'estudios' (studies) for that. 'Educación' refers to the general process or system, not the specific qualification.