educación
education
noun eh-doo-kah-SYOHN Less Common
Origin: from Latin educatio 'a rearing, training'
Also means
upbringing
Usage Note
Educación covers the formal school system and also good manners or upbringing: tiene buena educación means 'he has good manners', not 'he has a good education'. This dual sense is a frequent source of misunderstanding for English speakers.
Examples
"La educación pública es gratuita en España."
Natural Translation
Public education is free in Spain.
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