El campus



Example: El campus universitario tiene muchas áreas verdes para estudiar.

Definition


"El campus" refers to the grounds and buildings of a university or college where academic activities and student life take place. It often includes classrooms, libraries, dormitories, and recreational areas, providing a central location for education and community interaction.

Etymology


The word "el campus" comes from Latin, where 'campus' means 'field' or 'open space.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe the open areas of a university. Did you know that originally, a campus was simply a large field before it evolved to mean the entire university grounds?

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"El campus" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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