Spanish word

extraescolar

Pronunciation

IPA/ekstɾaeskoˈlaɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveextracurricular

Example

Mañana tenemos una clase extraescolar.

Tomorrow we have an extracurricular class.

Illustration for extraescolar (extracurricular)

More examples

Después de clase participo en una actividad extraescolar.

After class I participate in an extracurricular activity.

Core concept

Activities and services offered outside school hours.

Common phrases

  • actividad extraescolar

    extracurricular activity

  • clase extraescolar

    extracurricular class

  • programa extraescolar

    extracurricular program

Similar words

extracurricular: Student activities that take place beyond formal class hours and are not part of courses.
extraacadémico: Activities or efforts focused on nonacademic skills or initiatives rather than classroom study.
escolar: Relating to school, its daily life, or matters that occur within the school setting.

Definition in Spanish

Califica algo relacionado con actividades o servicios ofrecidos fuera del horario lectivo, como clubes o cursos complementarios.

Word origin

From Latin extra 'outside' plus escolar (from escuela 'school'), originally meaning 'outside the school' and now used for clubs, courses, and services beyond regular class time.

Usage tips

  • Extraescolar follows the noun and agrees in number, so use actividades extraescolares or servicios extraescolares rather than treating it as a standalone noun.

Other meanings

  • extracurricular activitynoun

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