मतलब
To go to school regularly.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Spain, 'asistir al colegio' is the standard for kids. The school day often includes a long lunch break (siesta time), though many schools now use the 'jornada continua' (8am-2pm). Students 'asisten a la escuela' wearing a white lab coat called a 'guardapolvo'. It's a symbol of public education and equality. The term 'escuela' is used for primary, but for high school, people say they 'asisten a la prepa' (preparatoria). School attendance is very strict, and uniforms are almost universal. The 'mochilazo' (backpack protest) is a famous student movement related to school rights.
The 'A' is Non-Negotiable
Never forget the 'a'. 'Asistir la escuela' is a very common mistake for beginners but sounds very wrong to natives.
Resumes and CVs
When writing your CV in Spanish, use 'Asistí a...' or 'Cursé estudios en...' instead of 'Fui a...' to sound more professional.
मतलब
To go to school regularly.
The 'A' is Non-Negotiable
Never forget the 'a'. 'Asistir la escuela' is a very common mistake for beginners but sounds very wrong to natives.
Resumes and CVs
When writing your CV in Spanish, use 'Asistí a...' or 'Cursé estudios en...' instead of 'Fui a...' to sound more professional.
Cole vs Escuela
If you are in Spain, use 'cole' for casual talk. In Mexico, 'escuela' is safer for all ages.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Mi primo asiste ___ la escuela de música.
The verb 'asistir' always takes the preposition 'a' when it means 'to attend'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'asistir' in the present tense.
Nosotros _______ a la escuela todos los días.
The 'nosotros' form of '-ir' verbs in the present tense ends in '-imos'.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
Padre: ¿Por qué no fuiste a clase? Hijo: No pude _________ porque me sentía mal.
'Asistir a la escuela' is the correct way to say 'attend school'.
Match the sentence to the correct level of formality.
1. Voy al cole. 2. Asisto a la escuela.
'Cole' is a common informal shorthand for 'colegio', while 'asistir' is formal.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Ir vs. Asistir
Where can you 'Asistir'?
Education
- • Escuela
- • Universidad
- • Clase
Events
- • Concierto
- • Reunión
- • Conferencia
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासMi primo asiste ___ la escuela de música.
The verb 'asistir' always takes the preposition 'a' when it means 'to attend'.
Nosotros _______ a la escuela todos los días.
The 'nosotros' form of '-ir' verbs in the present tense ends in '-imos'.
Padre: ¿Por qué no fuiste a clase? Hijo: No pude _________ porque me sentía mal.
'Asistir a la escuela' is the correct way to say 'attend school'.
1. Voy al cole. 2. Asisto a la escuela.
'Cole' is a common informal shorthand for 'colegio', while 'asistir' is formal.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but 'asistir a la universidad' or 'ir a la facultad' is more common than 'escuela' in that context.
Only in very formal medical contexts (e.g., 'asistir un parto' - to assist in a birth) or technical ones, but for 99% of situations, it means 'to attend'.
Always use the article: 'asistir a la escuela'.
'Ir' is just the physical act of going. 'Asistir' implies you are a registered student or have a formal reason to be there.
Use 'Falté a la escuela'.
Yes, you can say 'asistir a clases virtuales'.
Yes, it follows the standard -ir verb conjugation patterns.
Yes! 'Asistir' is used for any formal event, like concerts, meetings, or classes.
The noun is 'asistencia' (attendance).
Yes, it is universally understood and used across all regions.
संबंधित मुहावरे
faltar a la escuela
contrastTo miss school / be absent.
asistencia obligatoria
builds onMandatory attendance.
ir a clase
similarTo go to class.
cursar estudios
specialized formTo pursue studies.
matricularse
builds onTo enroll.
