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"At school" is a phrase which is often translated as "en la escuela", and "in the school" is a phrase which is also often translated as "en la escuela". Learn more about the difference between "at school" and "in the school" below.
at school(
aht
skul
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. ir al colegio
Is your son still at school? - Yes, he's only 14.¿Tu hijo todavía va al colegio? - Sí, tiene solo 14 años.
in the school(
ihn
thuh
skul
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en la escuela
My job as a teacher sometimes involves staying in the school after class for meetings or other tasks.Mi trabajo de profesora a veces supone quedarme en la escuela después de clase para reuniones u otras tareas.
