school grounds
[/skuːl graʊndz/]
noun
pátio da escola
1. the area of land that belongs to a school, including the building and outdoor spaces
Students must stay within the school grounds during lunch break.
Os alunos devem permanecer dentro do pátio da escola durante o intervalo.
2. the open outdoor area of a school property where students play and gather
The school grounds have a playground, basketball court, and sports field.
O pátio da escola tem um parque infantil, quadra de basquete e campo de esportes.
In Brazil, the 'pátio da escola' is an important social space where students interact during recess (recreio). School safety and student supervision in these areas are significant concerns in Brazilian education. In the USA, 'school grounds' typically refer to the entire property including athletic fields, which are often used for community events. The concept emphasizes the boundary between school responsibility and personal liability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on school grounds - meaning: within the school property
off school grounds - meaning: outside the school property
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