How to Say "polytechnic university" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “polytechnic university” is “UP” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
educational institution
Examples
Estudio ingeniería en la UP.
I study engineering at the Polytechnic University.
¿Sabes dónde queda la UP de Madrid?
Do you know where the Madrid Polytechnic is located?
La UP ofrece becas para extranjeros.
The Polytechnic University offers scholarships for foreigners.
Why is it 'La'?
Even though 'UP' is just two letters, we use 'la' because it stands for 'la Universidad' (the University), which is a feminine word in Spanish.
The Wrong Article
Mistake: “El UP.”
Correction: La UP. Remember that short names take the gender of the full word they represent.
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