The English word 'college' can be a source of confusion for Brazilians. In the American system, what does 'college' most commonly refer to?
A period of secondary education, equivalent to the Brazilian 'Ensino Médio'.
An institution of higher education that you attend after high school to get a degree; a university (faculdade/universidade).
A daycare or preschool for very young children.
A specific type of technical or vocational school ('colégio técnico').
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This is a major false cognate. While 'colégio' in Brazil refers to high school, 'college' in the U.S. context refers to undergraduate university education. The phrase 'go to college' means to attend a university after finishing high school.
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