Spanish Conversation · Level 17
89 words
Spanish word
educación
Pronunciation
IPA/eðukaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nouneducation
Example
La educación es la base del progreso social.
Education is the basis of social progress.
More examples
El acceso a la educación debería ser un derecho para todos.
Access to education should be a right for everyone.
Core concept
Transmission of knowledge and social norms.
Common phrases
acceso a la educación
access to education
educación pública
public education
educación infantil
early childhood education
Similar words
enseñanza: Delivers systematic, classroom-based teaching focused on subject knowledge.
aprendizaje: Enables skill growth through hands-on experience and continual practice.
formación: Prepares for specialized careers through targeted vocational training and certification.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso de enseñanza y formación de personas mediante la transmisión de conocimientos y normas sociales.
Word origin
From Latin educatio, from the verb educare (ex- 'out' + ducere 'to lead'), originally meaning 'to bring up' and now used for instruction and the formation of character.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, educación commonly covers both formal schooling and upbringing; enseñanza refers more to classroom instruction, and tener buena educación refers to good manners.
Other meanings
- disciplinenoun
Opposites
- ignoranciaignorancenoun
- analfabetismoilliteracynoun