How to say “university, college” in Spanish

“University, college” in Spanish is la universidad.

universidad is feminine, so it takes la: la universidad. The plural is las universidades.

In English, la universidad means “university, college”.

“University, college” in Spanish is universidad (oo-nee-behr-see-DAHD). It's feminine: la universidad, plural las universidades.

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How do you say “university, college” in Spanish?

“University, college” in Spanish is la universidad.

How do you pronounce universidad?

Say it oo-nee-behr-see-DAHD. The syllable in capitals is stressed: DAHD. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is universidad masculine or feminine in Spanish?

universidad is feminine, so it takes la: la universidad. The plural is las universidades.

What does universidad mean in English?

In English, la universidad means “university, college”.

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Updated 9 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.