truancy

[/ˈtruːənsi/]
nounpl: truancies
absenteísmo escolar
1. the practice of staying away from school without permission or a valid excuse
The school has a strict policy against truancy.
A escola tem uma política rigorosa contra o absenteísmo escolar.
2. an instance or period of being absent from school
His truancy resulted in disciplinary action.
Seu absenteísmo resultou em medidas disciplinares.
3. the act of being absent without leave from any place where one is required to be
Truancy from work can lead to termination.
O absenteísmo no trabalho pode levar à demissão.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, truancy is a serious educational and legal concern. In the USA, truancy officers enforce attendance laws and can result in legal consequences for both students and parents. In Brazil, the term 'absenteísmo escolar' is formally used by educational authorities, while 'matar aula' is the colloquial student slang. School attendance is mandatory by law in both countries, and chronic truancy can affect academic performance, social development, and legal status.
NYC Slang
cutting class, ditching, playing hooky
Synonyms / Sinônimos
absenteeismabsencenon-attendanceskipping
Antonyms / Antônimos
attendancepresencepunctuality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
absenteísmo escolar
most common formal term used in educational contexts
General Brazilian
faltas não justificadas
literal translation emphasizing unjustified absences
Colloquial Brazilian
matar aula
informal slang meaning to skip class, used among students
Portugal
ausência escolar
more direct translation used in Portuguese educational system

Related Words

truantabsentskipschoolattendancediscipline

Related Idioms & Phrases

to play hooky
to skip school
to cut class
matar aula (Brazilian Portuguese slang)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →