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How to Say "scholastic" in Spanish

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escolar

ess-koh-LAHRes.koˈlar

adjectiveA1formal
Use 'escolar' when referring to things directly related to the institution of school, such as the school year, school supplies, or school buildings.
A classic red brick schoolhouse with a small bell tower, surrounded by green grass under a clear blue sky.

Examples

El calendario escolar se ha publicado.

The school calendar has been published.

El año escolar comienza en septiembre.

The school year begins in September.

Necesito comprar material escolar nuevo.

I need to buy new school supplies.

El transporte escolar llegó tarde hoy.

The school bus arrived late today.

Gender Flexibility

When 'escolar' is an adjective, it works for both masculine and feminine nouns, but it still needs to match the noun's number (singular or plural). Example: 'el libro escolar' and 'la mochila escolar'.

Using 'de escuela'

Mistake: “La hora de escuela.”

Correction: La hora escolar. While 'de escuela' is sometimes used, 'escolar' is the natural, single-word adjective Spanish prefers for 'school-related'.

estudiantil

es-too-dyan-TEELestuðjanˈtil

adjectiveB1
Use 'estudiantil' when the meaning is specifically about students, their activities, their environment, or the life associated with being a student.
A colorful backpack, a stack of books, and a pencil case sitting on a wooden desk.

Examples

La universidad tiene una gran vida estudiantil.

The university has a great student life.

Me encanta el ambiente estudiantil de esta ciudad.

I love the student atmosphere of this city.

La tarjeta estudiantil te da descuentos en el cine.

The student card gives you discounts at the cinema.

Los representantes estudiantiles se reunieron con el director.

The student representatives met with the director.

A Gender-Neutral Adjective

This word is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns. You don't need to change the ending to 'a' or 'o'—just use 'estudiantil' for everything!

Making it Plural

Because the word ends in a consonant (l), you add '-es' to make it plural: 'los grupos estudiantiles'.

Using 'estudiante' as a descriptor

Mistake: “La vida estudiante es difícil.”

Correction: La vida estudiantil es difícil. (Use 'estudiante' for the person, and 'estudiantil' to describe the life or things related to them).

Escolar vs. Estudiantil

Learners often confuse 'escolar' and 'estudiantil' by using 'escolar' when they mean to refer to students. Remember, 'escolar' is about the school as an institution, while 'estudiantil' is about the students themselves and their world.

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