Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to study" in Spanish: estudiar
estudiar
To study in Spanish is estudiar. Say yo estudio and tú estudias. Estudio also names a subject area or a studio space.
Before a test
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How to pronounce estudiar
Say it
ehs-too-DYAHR / ehs-TOO-dyoh / ehs-TOO-dyahs
/es.tu.ˈðjaɾ/
ehs-too-DYAHR. Yo estudio is ehs-TOO-dyoh. Tú estudias is ehs-TOO-dyahs.
"to study" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| estudiar | to study Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| yo estudio | I study Present first person. | Present first person. |
| tú estudias | you study Informal present. | Informal present. |
| estudiar para un examen | to study for a test School talk. | School talk. |
| ustedes estudian | you all study Latin American plural. | Latin American plural. |
How to use estudiar in real life
- 1Before a test
Esta noche estudio para el examen.
Tonight I study for the exam.
Estudio drops yo in casual speech.
- 2Library plans
¿Estudias conmigo en la biblioteca?
Do you study with me at the library?
Estudias is the tú form.
- 3Major talk
Ella estudia medicina en la universidad.
She studies medicine at the university.
Estudia for he/she/usted.
Mistakes English speakers make with estudiar
Incorrect: Yo estudiar español cada día.
Correct: Yo estudio español cada día.
Conjugate: yo estudio, not the infinitive estudiar alone.
Incorrect: Yo estoy estudiar ahora.
Correct: Yo estoy estudiando ahora. / Yo estudio ahora.
Use estudiando with estar, or plain estudio.
Good to know
Estudiar covers school subjects and exam prep. Aprender is learn a skill; estudiar is sit with the material. Students often say Voy a estudiar even when the plan is a short review.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning exam week
ChatPal
¿Estudias historia esta tarde?
Are you studying history this afternoon?
You
Sí. Estudio tres horas y luego descanso.
Yes. I study three hours and then rest.
ChatPal
Yo estudio mates primero.
I study math first.
You
Perfecto. Nos vemos en la cafetería.
Perfect. See you in the cafeteria.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to study" in Spanish
How do I say I study?
Yo estudio.
Estudiar vs aprender?
Estudiar = study material; aprender = learn / pick up.
How do I say study for a test?
Estudiar para un examen.
How do you pronounce estudio?
ehs-TOO-dyoh, stress on TOO.
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