School and University Vocabulary in Portuguese
Portuguese words for schools, subjects, exams and study, with useful phrases for students.
Study vocabulary is useful for students, exchange visitors and anyone reading Portuguese textbooks.
Places and people
| Portuguese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| escola | school |
| faculdade / universidade | university, college |
| sala de aula | classroom |
| biblioteca | library |
| professor / professora | teacher |
| aluno / aluna | pupil |
| estudante | student |
| colega de turma | classmate |
| diretor / diretora | headteacher |
Study words
| Portuguese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aula | lesson, class |
| livro | book |
| caderno | notebook |
| caneta | pen |
| lápis | pencil |
| dever de casa / trabalho de casa | homework (BR / PT) |
| prova / teste | test |
| exame | exam |
| nota | grade, mark |
| curso | course |
| diploma | diploma |
| bolsa de estudos | scholarship |
Subjects
| Portuguese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Português | Portuguese |
| Inglês | English |
| Matemática | mathematics |
| História | history |
| Geografia | geography |
| Ciências | science |
| Educação Física | physical education |
| Arte | art |
Useful phrases
- Estudo na universidade. — I study at university.
- Tenho uma prova amanhã. — I have a test tomorrow.
- Tirei uma boa nota. — I got a good grade.
- Não entendi. — I didn't understand.
- Pode repetir, por favor? — Can you repeat, please?
- Como se escreve? — How do you write it?
- O que significa esta palavra? — What does this word mean?
Studying
- estudar — to study
- aprender — to learn
- ensinar — to teach
- ler — to read
- escrever — to write
The school year
In Brazil, the school year usually starts in February. In Portugal, it usually starts in September.
Tips
- Learn subject names.
- Learn classroom phrases.
- Use the dictionary to check terms.
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