Meaning
The action of attending a school for education.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'colegio' is often used instead of 'escuela' for primary education. The term 'escuela' is used universally for all levels before university. People often use 'escuela' but also 'colegio' for private institutions. Education is highly valued, and 'ir a la escuela' is a common phrase for children.
Don't forget the 'a'
Always use 'ir a' for movement.
Regional differences
Use 'colegio' in Spain to sound more local.
Meaning
The action of attending a school for education.
Don't forget the 'a'
Always use 'ir a' for movement.
Regional differences
Use 'colegio' in Spain to sound more local.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Yo ____ a la escuela todos los días.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'voy'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
You need the preposition 'a' and the article 'la'.
Match the subject to the correct verb form.
Match: Yo, Tú, Él, Nosotros
Standard conjugation of 'ir'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesYo ____ a la escuela todos los días.
The subject is 'Yo', so the verb must be 'voy'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
You need the preposition 'a' and the article 'la'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Standard conjugation of 'ir'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, you must include the article 'la'.
Usually, yes. For adults, we say 'ir a la universidad'.
'Ir' is movement, 'asistir' is attendance.
Related Phrases
Ir al colegio
synonymTo go to school
Ir a clase
similarTo go to class
Estar en la escuela
contrastTo be at school
Ir a la universidad
specialized formTo go to university
