Kilo Lingo

/es.koˈlaɾ/

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Translation

school, academic

Word origin

From Late Latin scholaris ('of a school'), from Latin schola ('school'), from Greek skhole ('leisure, a place for discussion'). The same root gives English 'scholar' and 'school'.

Origin
Latin
Root
scholaris
English cognates
scholar, school

Grammar

Masc pluralescolares

Examples

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The new school year starts in September.

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The children wear the school uniform every day.

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The school bus picks up the pupils at eight.

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Have you already bought the school supplies for your children?

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The academic performance of the group has improved a lot.

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