Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to study" in Italian: studiare
studiare
To study in Italian is studiare (stoo-DYAH-reh). Useful forms: studio (I study), studi (you study), studia (he/she studies). Studio is also a noun meaning study/office.
Evening plan
Stasera studio storia per due ore.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce studiare
Say it
stoo-DYAH-reh
/stuˈdja.re/
stoo-DYAH-reh, stress on DYAH. Studio is STOO-dyoh.
"to study" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| studiare | to study The infinitive. | The infinitive. |
| studio / studi / studia | I study / you study / he-she studies Present singular. | Present singular. |
| studiamo | we study Group study. | Group study. |
| studiare per un esame | to study for an exam School and university. | School and university. |
How to use studiare in real life
- 1Evening plan
Stasera studio storia per due ore.
Tonight I'm studying history for two hours.
Studio = I study.
- 2Checking in
Studi ancora medicina all'università?
Are you still studying medicine at university?
Studi = you study.
- 3Library chat
Domani studiamo insieme in biblioteca.
Tomorrow we'll study together in the library.
Studiamo = we study.
Mistakes English speakers make with studiare
Incorrect: Io studiare italiano.
Correct: Studio italiano.
Conjugate: io studio.
Incorrect: Studio per il test ieri.
Correct: Ho studiato per il test ieri. / Studio per il test ora.
Match tense to time: past needs passato prossimo.
Good to know
Italian students often say sto studiando for the grind before exams. Libraries fill up before sessioni d'esame, and studiamo insieme is a normal invitation.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning an exam week
ChatPal
Tu studi il capitolo cinque oggi?
Are you studying chapter five today?
You
Sì, studio quello e poi riposo.
Yes, I'm studying that and then resting.
ChatPal
Allora studiamo un'ora e facciamo una pausa.
Then let's study for an hour and take a break.
You
Va bene. Se studio di più, mi confondo.
Alright. If I study more, I get confused.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to study" in Italian
How do I say I study?
Studio.
What does studi mean?
You study (tu), or studies as a noun in other contexts.
How do I say study together?
Studiamo insieme.
Is studio only a verb?
No—il studio can mean a study room or academic study.
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