How to Say "schoolchild" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “schoolchild” is “escolar” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
general term for a child attending school
Examples
El escolar llevaba una pesada mochila.
The pupil was carrying a heavy backpack.
Los escolares participaron en la excursión.
The schoolchildren participated in the field trip.
Gender and Number
As a noun, 'escolar' works for both genders, like 'el/la estudiante.' To refer to a group of mixed gender, use the plural masculine form: 'los escolares'.
Confusing with 'estudiante'
Mistake: “Using 'escolar' for a university student.”
Correction: While technically correct, 'escolar' usually implies a younger child (K-12). Use 'estudiante' for high school and university levels.
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