Language/Spanish/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Spanish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore Spanish vocabulary related to education. Whether you are planning to attend a Spanish-speaking school or just want to improve your language skills, this article is for you. To navigate easily, remember to use the table of contents below.
School levels
In Spanish-speaking countries, there are specific terms to describe different levels of education. Let's take a look:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| La educación infantil | la edukathión infanteel | Preschool education |
| La educación primaria | la edukathión pri-ma-ree-a | Primary education |
| La educación secundaria | la edukathión se-koon-da-ree-a | Secondary education |
| La educación superior | la edukathión soo-pe-ree-or | Higher education |
- Person 1: ¿A qué nivel de educación vas? (What level of education are you in?)
- Person 2: Estoy en la educación infantil. (I'm in preschool education.)
School subjects
To talk about different school subjects, here are some examples:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lengua y literatura | len-gwa ee lee-tera-toora | Language and literature |
| Matemáticas | ma-te-mâ-tee-khas | Mathematics |
| Historia | is-to-ree-a | History |
| Ciencias | see-en-syas | Science |
- Person 1: ¿Cuál es tu materia favorita? (What is your favorite subject?)
- Person 2: Me encanta la literatura. (I love literature.)
School supplies
To go to school, you need some essential supplies. Here are some Spanish words for those items:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lápiz | lâ-pees | Pencil |
| Cuaderno | kwa-der-no | Notebook |
| Mochila | mo-chee-la | Backpack |
| Regla | red-la | Ruler |
- Person 1: ¿Tienes un lápiz que me puedas prestar? (Do you have a pencil you can lend me?)
- Person 2: Sí, aquí tienes. (Yes, here you go.)
University degrees
In Spain and Latin American countries, there is a specific terminology for university degrees. Here are some examples:
| Spanish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Licenciatura | lee-then-syah-too-ra | Bachelor's degree |
| Maestría | ma-es-tree-a | Master's degree |
| Doctorado | dok-to-ra-do | Doctorate degree |
- Person 1: ¿Qué estudias en la universidad? (What are you studying in university?)
- Person 2: Estoy haciendo una maestría en economía. (I'm doing a master's degree in economics.)
Interesting facts
- Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, and is an official language in 20 countries. - Spain's university system, especially the top universities, are on par with those of the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the QS World University Rankings. - UNESCO has three world heritage cities in Spain: Toledo, Córdoba, and Salamanca.
Remember that learning a language involves much more than just memorizing words. To improve your Spanish vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources
- Education Vocabulary in Spanish: Elementary, Secondary, and ...
- English-Spanish Glossary for Educational Settings - Resources (CA ...
- School | 65 Spanish Vocabulary Words | Live Lingua
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