Spanish word

estudio

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtuðjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstudy

Example

El estudio diario me ayuda a entender mejor la gramática.

Daily study helps me understand grammar better.

Illustration for estudio (study)

More examples

En el grupo de estudio practicamos frases para la conversación cotidiana.

In the study group we practice phrases for everyday conversation.

Core concept

Act of learning or researching.

Common phrases

  • método de estudio

    study method

  • sesión de estudio

    study session

  • grupo de estudio

    study group

Similar words

aprendizaje: Gradual process of acquiring knowledge or skills through experience and practice.
clase: Scheduled session where a teacher and students meet to learn together.
lección: Single unit of instruction or content that teaches one topic or skill.
tarea: Assigned practice done at home to reinforce what was learned in class.

Definition in Spanish

Acción de aprender o practicar para adquirir conocimientos; también trabajo de investigación y el lugar donde se realiza.

Word origin

From Latin studium 'zeal, pursuit' via the verb studēre 'to be eager', estudio names the act of studying and the related research or place where study happens.

Usage tips

  • Spanish uses estudiar as the verb for 'to study' (yo estudio español), while hacer un estudio refers to a research study and mi estudio or sala de estudio names the physical study room.

Other meanings

  • researchnoun
  • study roomnoun

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