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"Universidad" is a noun which is often translated as "university", and "colegio" is a noun which is often translated as "school". Learn more about the difference between "universidad" and "colegio" below.
la universidad(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (education)
b. college (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi hijo está estudiando psicología en la universidad.My son's studying Psychology at college.
c. school (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿En qué universidades estadounidenses solicitaste plaza? - En Harvard y Yale.What American schools did you apply to? - Harvard and Yale.
el colegio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. school
El hijo de mi jefe asiste al mismo colegio que mi hija.My boss's son goes to the same school as my daughter.
Mis hijas estudian en un colegio cerca de la casa.My daughters study at a school near our house.
2. (group)
b. association
El Colegio de Arquitectos tendrá su reunión anual en Nueva York.The Architects Association will have its annual meeting in New York.
