academia
Del latín 'academia', que proviene del griego 'ἀκαδημία' (akadēmía), el lugar donde Platón enseñaba.
NOUN
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[/akaˈðemja/es-ES]
academy
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institution
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educational center
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untranslatable concept
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(The term 'academia' involves nuanced cultural and institutional implications that may not have a direct one-word translation in English.)
Antonyms
ignorancia
The term 'academia' in Spanish refers broadly to the academic world, encompassing institutions of higher learning, research, and scholarship, similar to 'the academy' or 'academic community' in English. It can also denote a specific institution or school providing specialized training or education, such as a language school, dance school, or a private tutoring center for specific subjects or examinations. The nuance often lies in its use to describe either the collective intellectual sphere or a particular educational establishment.
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- Mi hijo asiste a una academia de idiomas para mejorar su inglés. — My son attends a language academy to improve his English.
- La academia ha emitido un comunicado sobre la importancia de la investigación. — The academic community (or the academy) has issued a statement on the importance of research.
- Después de graduarse, decidió dedicar su vida a la academia y la enseñanza. — After graduating, he decided to dedicate his life to academia and teaching.
- Esta academia de baile es muy famosa en la ciudad. — This dance academy is very famous in the city.
register: formal