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How to Say "middle school" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “middle school” is “secundaria” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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In some Latin American countries, referring to the initial years.
A colorful storybook illustration depicting a traditional two-story brick school building with tall windows and a prominent flagpole. Three teenagers carrying backpacks are walking toward the entrance.

Examples

¿En qué año de la secundaria estás?

What year of high school are you in?

Terminé la secundaria el año pasado y ahora voy a la universidad.

I finished secondary school last year and now I'm going to university.

Mi hermana es profesora de matemáticas en una secundaria pública.

My sister is a math teacher at a public high school.

Use with Articles

Since 'secundaria' is a feminine noun, you will almost always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la secundaria' (the high school).

Confusing Levels

Mistake: “Using 'colegio' when you mean 'secundaria'.”

Correction: In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'colegio' often means 'private school' or 'primary/elementary school,' while 'secundaria' refers specifically to the high school level.

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