"Escuela" is the Spanish word for "school". There are several synonyms for this word that can be used in different contexts, such as "colegio", "instituto" or "academia". "Colegio" is often used for a secondary school or a private institution of higher learning. "Instituto" refers to a public high school or a technical college, while "academia" is usually reserved for a private institution specializing in a specific area of study. Other synonyms might include "centro educativo" or "lugar de enseñanza", both of which convey a more general idea of a place where knowledge is imparted.