colegio
masc.noun
1. school
educational institution
Common combinations
- colegio público — public school
- colegio privado — private school
- ir al colegio — go to school
- Mi hijo va al colegio.My son goes to school.
- El colegio abre a las ocho.The school opens at eight.
- Los padres hablaron con el colegio.The parents spoke to the school.
2. professional association, professional body
organization of professionals
Common combinations
- colegio profesional — professional association
- colegio de médicos — medical association
- colegio de abogados — bar association
- El colegio de médicos publicó un informe.The medical association published a report.
- Para ejercer, debe inscribirse en el colegio profesional.To practise, he must register with the professional body.
- El colegio de abogados organizó una conferencia.The bar association organized a conference.
Same root
colegialcolegiado
Phrases with this word
colegio mayorcolegio electoral