estudios
/estudjos/from spelling rules
The English word 'studies' is translated into Spanish as estudios.
The plural form estudios is commonly used to refer to a person's general academic pursuits or a specific field of research, similar to how 'studies' is used in English.
Meaning: academic field of study (noun)
Which one should you use?
While estudios often refers to a person's general education or a body of work, the singular form estudio is more frequently used to refer to a specific research paper, a single investigation or a physical room used for studying.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word carrera is commonly used to refer to an undergraduate degree course at a university and grado can sometimes be used as a substitute for carrera in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is estudio.
How do you pronounce it?
/estudjos/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, particularly in Latin America, one might say they are 'haciendo una carrera' to mean they are pursuing a degree, which sounds to an English speaker like they are physically running a race.
- While estudios refers to academic pursuits, the word estudio is also the standard term for a recording studio or a professional artist's workspace.
- The term estudios can extend far beyond the classroom, as it is the standard term for professional legal or technical investigations.
Examples in context
- Él descuida sus estudios.He neglects his studies.This sentence shows how to use estudios when discussing someone neglecting their academic work.Tatoeba #1622046 by teskmon, translation #453432 by FeuDRenais
- Hawking volvió a sus estudios.Hawking went back to his studies.This sentence uses estudios to describe someone returning to their academic pursuits.Tatoeba #1703080 by marcelostockle, translation #33746 by CK
- Tom no es serio con sus estudios.Tom is not serious about his studies.This sentence demonstrates using estudios to describe someone's level of seriousness regarding their education.Tatoeba #1402318 by marcelostockle, translation #37014 by CK
- Estoy enfocado en mis estudios.I'm focused on my studies.
- Quiero seguir una carrera en medicina.I want to pursue a career in medicine.
- Me encanta estudiar idiomas.I love studying languages.
- Iré a la escuela de derecho el próximo año.I will go to law school next year.
- Tomé un curso de fotografía el verano pasado.I took a photography course last summer.
- Estoy buscando formación en marketing digital.I'm looking for training in digital marketing.
- Estoy por terminar mis estudios de arquitectura.I'm about to finish my architecture studies.
- Voy a empezar mi carrera de economía en la universidad.I'm going to start my economics degree at the university.
- ¡Buena suerte con tus estudios!Good luck with your studies!
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their careers at a cafe.
- Javier¿Cómo van tus estudios, María?How are your studies going, María?
- MaríaMuy bien, Javier, me gusta mi carrera.Very well, Javier, I like my career.
- JavierQué bueno que disfrutes tus estudios.It's good that you enjoy your studies.
- MaríaSí, es un tema muy interesante.Yes, it is a very interesting subject.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
