aula

classroom

noun OW-lah Rare

Origin: Latin aula (hall, courtyard)

Also means

lecture hall

Usage Note

Aula takes a masculine article in the singular — el aula — despite being a feminine noun, because it begins with a stressed a- sound; the plural correctly uses the feminine article: las aulas. This follows the same rule as el agua or el hacha. It refers to an instructional room and is common in both school and university settings.

Examples

"El profesor entró en el aula."

Natural Translation

The teacher entered the classroom.

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