estudio
/esˈtudjo/masculine
The English word "studio" translates to Spanish as estudio.
The term estudio refers to an artist’s or photographer’s workshop.
Meaning: artist’s or photographer’s workshop (noun)
Which one should you use?
While estudio can mean a physical workshop, it is also the first-person singular present tense of the verb estudiar (I study).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form estudios can refer to both multiple physical studios and academic studies or research.
How do you pronounce it?
/esˈtudjo/
Did you know?
- The word estudio comes from the Latin studium, which originally meant 'eagerness' or 'zeal' rather than a room.
- In a music context, the word estudio can refer to a musical composition, such as a 'study' or 'etude', rather than the room where it is played.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a small one-room apartment is called an estudio. This mirrors the English use of 'studio apartment'.
Examples in context
- Hay cientos de libros en su estudio.There are hundreds of books in his studio.This sentence is useful for describing the contents of a studio.Tatoeba #451661 by Shishir, translation #716126 by papabear
- El programa está siendo grabado en el estudio 4.The show is being recorded in studio 4.This sentence is useful for noting where a program is being recorded.Tatoeba #1279317 by hayastan, translation #1387010 by marcelostockle
- El estudio es muy pequeño, sin lugares donde esconderse.The studio is very small, with no place to hide.This sentence is useful for describing the size of a studio.Tatoeba #524796 by Shishir, translation #697773 by papabear
- Estudio de DanzaDance Studio
- Estudio de GrabaciónRecording Studio
- Mi hermana tiene un estudio de fotografíaMy sister has a photography studio
- Nuestra empresa tiene dos estudios de televisiónOur company has two television studios
- estudio de televisióntelevision studio
- Ayer grabé una canción en un estudio profesional.Yesterday, I recorded a song in a professional studio.
- Ella planea abrir un estudio de fotografía en el centro de la ciudad.She is planning to open a photography studio in the city center.
- Nuestro profesor de arte tiene un taller creativo donde pintamos y esculpimos.Our art teacher has a creative studio where we paint and sculpt.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are talking about where to paint.
- Alejandro¿Quieres venir a mi estudio hoy?Do you want to come to my studio today?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría ver tu estudio nuevo.Yes, I would love to see your new studio.
- AlejandroEs un poco pequeño para un artista como yo.It is a bit small for an artist like me.
- LucíaNo te preocupes, es muy luminoso.Don't worry, it is very bright.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “studio” translations and entries estudio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.