Quedado
A student who has failed a grade or has been held back (typically pronounced quedao).
A: Jorge's son is a quedao. He's already 18 and still hasn't passed ninth grade. B: Oh, poor Jorge...
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Tag: estudiante
Definitions tagged estudiante in the street dictionary.
PanamáFugarse
To ditch or skip class, usually without feeling any guilt.
A: Martin and Javier se fugaron from math class. B: And they se fugaron from English yesterday. What nerve.
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alumnos
A term for people who learn from others, such as students or pupils.
Julieta is the alumna of Professor Kim.
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VenezuelaAcudiente
A parent or legal guardian responsible for a minor student. (In Panama, this is the formal term used by schools to refer to the person in charge of a student).
Jose Manuel, bring your acudiente tomorrow, I want to talk to him. | Remember to tell your acudientes about the fee for the end of the year event.
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Cartuchera
A pencil case or small pouch used to organize pens, pencils, and school or office supplies.
His cartuchera was stolen at school, can you believe it? : I am not buying you any more cartucheras because you already have a lot at home.
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pilar
The act of studying a subject intensely, as if your life depends on it, to grind or hit the books hard. (Derived from the traditional act of pounding grain with a mortar and pestle, implying hard work.)
I am going to pilar for that exam like you would not believe | He is a pilón, that is why he always gets good grades
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bateria
A cheat sheet or a small slip of paper containing the answers for an exam.
The teacher left, get out the bateria: Omar, did you bring the bateria?
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nota
A school grade or, by extension, the physical report card or transcript.
Julio's father went to the school to pick up the nota.
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República DominicanaMaestra
A woman who teaches a specific skill or subject to others, often used to refer to someone who is an expert or a pro.
The maestra taught me how to make a baby, and now I have 10!
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Argentinapinguino
A primary or high school student, especially one wearing the school uniform (the traditional Chilean uniform consists of a white shirt and navy blue sweater or blazer, which resembles the bird's colors).
The park was full of pinguinos playing hooky.
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ChilePupilo
A person who learns a trade or skill under the wing of someone more experienced. It refers to a protégé or disciple who follows in the footsteps of a mentor.
Luis will be just as good an engineer as I am, he is my pupilo.
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