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ensino

[ɛ̃ˈsɪ̃nu]
nounmasculinepl: ensinos
teaching; education; instruction
1. The act or process of teaching; imparting knowledge or skills
The teacher's method of teaching was innovative.
O método de ensino do professor era inovador.
2. A system or institution of education
Primary education is mandatory in most countries.
O ensino primário é obrigatório na maioria dos países.
3. Instruction or lessons in a particular subject or skill
She gave music lessons to her students.
Ela dava ensino de música para seus alunos.
Synonyms
educaçãoinstruçãoaprendizadoaulaformação
Antonyms
ignorânciaanalfabetismo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensino
Standard term used throughout Brazil for education and teaching
Portugal
ensino
Standard term; also uses 'escolaridade' for level of education

Related Idioms & Phrases

ensino superior (higher education)
ensino fundamental (primary/elementary education)
ensino médio (secondary/high school education)
ensino a distância (distance learning)
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