Spanish word

politécnico

Pronunciation

IPA/poliˈtekniko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolytechnic

Example

Voy a estudiar en el politécnico el próximo año.

I am going to study at the polytechnic next year.

Illustration for politécnico (polytechnic)

More examples

El politécnico tiene buenos laboratorios.

The polytechnic has good laboratories.

Core concept

An applied-science training institute offering professional and engineering programs.

Common phrases

  • estudiar en el politécnico

    study at the polytechnic

  • inscribirse en el politécnico

    enroll at the polytechnic

  • carrera en el politécnico

    course at the polytechnic

Similar words

universidad: Comprehensive higher-education institution teaching many academic fields and granting degrees.
instituto: Education center focused on vocational and technical training for specific occupations.
escuela técnica: School providing hands-on technical instruction and workshop-based skills training.
facultad: Division within a university devoted to a specific academic discipline.

Definition in Spanish

Institución de enseñanza técnica que ofrece formación profesional en disciplinas científicas y tecnológicas.

Word origin

From Greek poly 'many' plus téchne 'skill', via Latin/French forms into Spanish to label schools that teach multiple technical skills.

Usage tips

  • English 'polytechnic' can suggest university-level status while Spanish politécnico often refers to vocational professional training, so do not assume identical academic level.

Other meanings

  • technical schoolnoun

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