faculdade
college, faculty, school (within a university)
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/fa.kuɫ.ˈda.dʒi/
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Cultural Note
In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, 'faculdade' is used interchangeably with 'universidade' to mean college or university. Technically, a 'faculdade' can be a smaller institution offering fewer programs, but colloquially people say 'fazer faculdade' for any higher education.
📝 Example Sentences
Ela faz faculdade de direito.
She studies law in college.
Quando você termina a faculdade?
When do you finish college?
A faculdade mudou a minha vida.
College changed my life.