escuelas
“escuelas” means “schools” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
schools
Also: academies
📝 In Action
Las escuelas públicas abren en septiembre.
A1The public schools open in September.
Hay muchas escuelas de idiomas en esta ciudad.
A2There are many language schools in this city.
Nuestras escuelas necesitan más fondos para tecnología.
B1Our schools need more funding for technology.
schools of thought
Also: styles, doctrines
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Existen varias escuelas económicas que debaten el problema.
B2Several economic schools of thought debate the problem.
Las diferentes escuelas de pintura del siglo XX.
C1The different schools (styles) of painting of the 20th century.
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Quick Quiz: escuelas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'escuelas' to mean 'styles of art' rather than 'places of education'?
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Comes from the Latin word *schola*, which itself came from the Ancient Greek *skholḗ*. Interestingly, the original Greek meaning was 'leisure' or 'rest,' which eventually evolved to mean the 'place where leisure time is spent in discussion or learning.'
First recorded: 13th century (in Old Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escuelas' the same as 'colegios'?
They are very similar, but 'escuelas' is the broader, more common term for any place of learning. 'Colegios' often refers specifically to private or secondary schools, though usage varies a lot between countries.
How do I know if 'escuelas' is referring to a place or a philosophy?
Look at the word next to it. If you see 'escuelas de arte,' 'escuelas de pensamiento,' or 'escuelas económicas,' it usually refers to a style or movement. If you see 'escuelas públicas' or 'escuelas primarias,' it refers to the buildings where people learn.