college

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/ AmE /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/

noun en → es

1 EDUCATION [singular] B1

a place where people study for a degree or other qualifications after high school but before university

colegio, instituto universitario

  • go to college

Collocations college student · college degree

  • She's going to college next year.

    Ella va a ir al colegio el próximo año.

2 BUILDING [singular] B2

a large building or group of buildings where people study at a university or college

edificio universitario, recinto universitario

  • the college

Collocations college campus · college library

  • The college is situated in the heart of the city.

    El colegio se encuentra en el centro de la ciudad.

3 ORGANIZATION [singular] C1

an organization that provides education or training, especially for adults

organización educativa, instituto

  • the college

Collocations college of arts and sciences · vocational college

  • The local college offers a range of courses for adults.

    El colegio local ofrece una variedad de cursos para adultos.