universidade
university
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/u.ni.vɛɾ.si.ˈda.dʒi/
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Cultural Note
Brazil has a strong public university system (federais and estaduais) that is tuition-free and highly competitive. Getting into a top public university like USP or UNICAMP is a major achievement and source of pride for Brazilian families.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu estudo na universidade federal.
I study at the federal university.
A universidade fica longe de casa.
The university is far from home.
Ele entrou na universidade depois de passar no vestibular.
He got into university after passing the entrance exam.