I went to school

fui a la escuela

I went to school(ay wehnt tuh skul)

phrase

1. (used to refer to educational institution)

a. fui a la escuela

First I packed my lunch, and then I went to school.

Primero preparé mi almuerzo, y entonces fui a la escuela.

b. fui al colegio

I went to school in my costume the day of the play.

El día de la obra teatral fui al colegio con mi disfraz.

2. (used to refer to an institution for higher education)

(United States)

a. fui a la universidad

I went to school for two years, but I had to drop out because I didn't have time.

Fui a la universidad dos años, pero tuve que dejar por falta de tiempo.