Spanish word

autoescuela

Pronunciation

IPA/awtoesˈkwela/

Meaning

  • feminine noundriving school

Example

Estoy aprendiendo a conducir en la autoescuela.

I am learning to drive at the driving school.

Illustration for autoescuela (driving school)

More examples

¿Cuánto cuesta la matrícula en la autoescuela?

How much is the enrollment fee at the driving school?

Core concept

Classroom and training car under one roof.

Common phrases

  • prácticas en la autoescuela

    practical lessons at the driving school

  • sacar el carné en la autoescuela

    getting a driver's license at the driving school

  • matrícula en la autoescuela

    enrollment fee at the driving school

Similar words

escuela de conducción: Educational institution teaching basic and advanced driving techniques.
clase de manejo: Practical lesson focused on hands-on driving skills in a car.
escuela de manejo: School offering instructor-led practice and guided driving exercises.

Definition in Spanish

Centro donde se enseña la teoría y la práctica para aprender a conducir un automóvil y obtener el permiso de conducir.

Word origin

Compound of auto (short for automóvil, 'car') and escuela ('school'), literally 'car school', used for places that teach driving theory and practical lessons to obtain a license.

Usage tips

  • Usually written as one word with no accent, and alternative labels such as escuela de conducción or escuela de manejo appear in different regions, so learners may hear any of them.

Related words

  • autoescuelistadriving school studentnoun

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