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grammar school

/ˈɡræmə skuːl/

Traducción: Tipo de escuela secundaria en el Reino Unido que selecciona a sus alumnos según su capacidad académica, a menudo mediante un examen de ingreso. Históricamente, designaba a una escuela donde se enseñaba gramática latina.

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/ˈɡræmə skuːl/B2formalbritish
  • esTipo de escuela secundaria en el Reino Unido que selecciona a sus alumnos según su capacidad académica, a menudo mediante un examen de ingreso. Históricamente, designaba a una escuela donde se enseñaba gramática latina.

A type of secondary school in the UK that selects students based on academic ability, often through an entrance exam. Historically, it referred to a school where Latin grammar was taught.

  1. Selective secondary schoolB2formalbritish

    A type of secondary school in the UK that selects students based on academic ability, often through an entrance exam.

    esEscuela secundaria selectiva

    • He passed the entrance exam and got into a prestigious grammar school.
    • Grammar schools are known for their high academic standards.
    • Many parents want their children to attend a grammar school.
  2. Historical elementary schoolC1formal

    In historical contexts, a school that taught Latin grammar and classical languages.

    esEscuela de gramática

    • In the 16th century, grammar schools focused on Latin and Greek.
    • The local grammar school was founded in 1558.
    • Students at the grammar school studied rhetoric and logic.