Portuguese · Culture & Society
Escola
[/isˈkɔlɐ/]
School
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
An institution for educating children.
Instituição para educar crianças.
Example
Meu filho começa a escola semana que vem.
My son starts school next week.
Etymology
The term 'escola' comes from the Latin 'schola', meaning a place of learning, which influenced its use in educational contexts throughout Europe and later in Portuguese settlements.
How & Where It’s Used
'Escola' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, referring to primary, secondary, and higher educational institutions. It is prominent in spoken language in everyday life and appears frequently in written texts regarding education.