Spanish word

estudiar

Pronunciation

IPA/estuˈðjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbstudy

Example

Tengo que estudiar para el examen de mañana.

I have to study for tomorrow's exam.

Illustration for estudiar (study)

More examples

Ella suele estudiar en la biblioteca por las tardes.

She usually studies in the library in the afternoons.

Core concept

Person reading a book while taking structured notes.

Common phrases

  • estudiar idiomas

    learn languages

  • estudiar en la biblioteca

    study in the library

  • estudiar a fondo

    study thoroughly

Similar words

aprender: Gains new knowledge or skills through experience or instruction.
repasar: Reviews previously learned material to strengthen memory and recall.
practicar: Repeats actions or exercises to improve skill and performance.
leer: Looks at written text and understands its meaning.

Definition in Spanish

Aplicar atención y método para conocer, investigar o practicar un tema, tanto para aprender como para analizarlo.

Word origin

Derived from medieval Latin studiare and ultimately from Latin studium meaning 'zeal' or 'pursuit', reflecting effortful, methodical attention to a subject.

Usage tips

  • Estudiar normally refers to the ongoing process or practice of learning or researching, while aprender names the result of having learned.

Other meanings

  • learnverb
  • researchverb
  • considerverb

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