studio
/ˈstu.djo/
The Italian word studio means an artist’s or photographer’s workshop.
studio is a noun referring to an artist’s or photographer’s workshop.
Meaning: artist’s or photographer’s workshop (noun)
Which one should you use?
While studio is a noun meaning a workshop or room, it is also the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb studiare (to study).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular noun studio uses the masculine article lo instead of il because it begins with an s followed by a consonant. The plural form of studio is studi.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈstu.djo/. The word has 2 syllables and the stress is on 1 of 2.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'studio' often describes a small one-room apartment, Italians use the term monolocale for that type of housing.
- The word studio comes from the Latin 'studium', which originally meant 'zeal' or 'eagerness' rather than just a place.
- In Italian, studio can also refer to a professional office, such as those used by lawyers studio legale or doctors studio medico.
Examples in context
- Sami ha uno studio.Sami has a studio room.This sentence shows how to use studio to describe someone owning a studio room.Tatoeba #10966285 by Bethanielle, translation #7146247 by OsoHombre
- Sami aveva uno studio di yoga.Sami had a yoga studio.This sentence shows how to use studio in the context of a yoga studio.Tatoeba #13286503 by Guybrush88, translation #6593295 by OsoHombre
- Questo edificio non è uno studio.This building is not a studio.This sentence shows how to use studio to identify a building.Tatoeba #10836629 by Bethanielle, translation #8373401 by Amastan
- Marco ha aperto un nuovo atelier per creare le sue opere d'arte.Marco has opened a new studio to create his artworks.
- L'avvocato lavora nel suo studio legale al centro città.The lawyer works in his law office downtown.
- Francesca trascorre molte ore al giorno nel suo laboratorio di ceramica.Francesca spends many hours a day in her ceramics studio.
- Il mio amico è un musicista e ha trasformato la sua stanza in uno studio di registrazione.My friend is a musician, and he converted his room into a recording studio.
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Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are discussing where she works.
- MartinaLorenzo, il mio studio è troppo piccolo.Lorenzo, my studio is too small.
- LorenzoVuoi cercare un altro studio con me?Do you want to look for another studio with me?
- MartinaSì, vorrei uno studio più grande.Yes, I would like a larger studio.
- LorenzoTi aiuterò io a trovarlo.I will help you find it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry studio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries studio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
