This is the 740th most frequent Romanian word.
școală
"Școală" means "school" in English.
In this sentence, 'școală' is used in its common sense to refer to the institution where education is imparted.
Am fost la școală ieri.
I went to school yesterday.
Here, 'școala' is used to refer to a specific institution of learning that is favored.
Aceasta este școala mea preferată.
This is my favorite school.
In this case, 'școala' demonstrates the contextual use referring to completed education or the system of schooling in a general sense.