Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
alumno
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈlumno/
Meaning
- masculine nounstudent
Example
Soy alumno de español.
I am a student of Spanish.
More examples
¿El alumno entiende la explicación?
Does the student understand the explanation?
Core concept
Student in a formal class or educational institution.
Common phrases
alumno nuevo
newly enrolled student
alumno trabajador
diligent student
alumno de español
student of Spanish
Similar words
estudiante: Person engaged in studying or learning, whether in lectures, classes, or independently.
alumna: Female person officially enrolled at a school or course who participates in classroom instruction.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que aprende de un maestro o en un curso, especialmente dentro de la educación formal.
Word origin
Alumnus in Latin, from alere 'to nourish', gives Spanish alumno the original sense of someone under the care or instruction of educators or an institution.
Usage tips
- Alumno often emphasizes enrollment in an organized course, whereas estudiante is broader and can apply to anyone studying, including independent learners.