Spanish word

conservatorio

Pronunciation

IPA/konseɾβaˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmusic school

Example

¿Dónde está el conservatorio?

Where is the music school?

Illustration for conservatorio (music school)

More examples

Empecé a estudiar en el conservatorio el año pasado.

I started studying at the music school last year.

Core concept

School for professional training in instrument, voice, theory and ensemble practice.

Common phrases

  • ir al conservatorio

    go to the music school

  • estudiar en el conservatorio

    study at the music school

  • tener clase en el conservatorio

    have class at the music school

Similar words

escuela de música: Offers general instrument and singing lessons for beginners and amateur students.
academia de música: Provides paid private or small-group specialist instruction in instruments or voice.
centro musical: Hosts concerts, rehearsals, workshops, and classes as a local community music center.

Definition in Spanish

Centro educativo especializado en la enseñanza musical profesional, con clases de instrumento, voz, teoría y práctica de conjunto.

Word origin

From Italian conservatorio and ultimately Latin conservare 'to preserve', the term first named institutions that safeguarded music and later denoted formal schools for performance training.

Usage tips

  • Conservatorio refers to formal or accredited music training, while escuela de música often means amateur lessons, and English 'conservatory' can also mean a greenhouse.

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