No. 1,615 in Portuguese
colégio
"Colégio" means "school," often referring to a private or primary/secondary educational institution.
In a sentence
Eu sempre gostei de ir ao colégio porque encontrava meus amigos lá.
I always liked going to school because I met my friends there.
Here, 'colégio' refers to a school, typically for children or teenagers, emphasizing its role in social and educational contexts.
O novo colégio na cidade possui um currículo avançado para os alunos.
The new school in the city has an advanced curriculum for the students.
In this instance, 'colégio' is used to talk about an educational institution, highlighting its curriculum and facilities.
No colégio onde trabalho, há uma ênfase especial em atividades extracurriculares.
At the school where I work, there is a special emphasis on extracurricular activities.
Here, 'colégio' is mentioned as the workplace of an educator, focusing on its extracurricular aspects.
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