How to Say “Study Hard” in Italian

studia sodo
To study hard in Italian is studia sodo.
The phrase is used to describe putting a lot of effort and time into learning and studying.

Did you know?

  • The term sodo is a doublet of the word soldo, which means 'penny' or 'money', both descending from the Latin 'solidus'.
  • In a culinary context, sodo refers to a hard-boiled egg, or uovo sodo.
  • An Italian might tell a student to studiare come un matto, meaning to study 'like a madman', as a more hyperbolic alternative to studia sodo.

Examples in context

  • Dovresti studiare con impegno per ottenere buoni risultati
    You should study with commitment to achieve good results
  • È importante studiare con diligenza per assicurarsi di comprendere bene la materia
    It's important to study with diligence to ensure a good understanding of the subject
  • È essenziale dedicarsi allo studio per avere successo nel campo scelto
    It's essential to dedicate oneself to studying to succeed in the chosen field
  • Dai, studia con impegno per superare l'esame!
    Come on, study hard to pass the exam!
  • Se vuoi davvero passare l'anno, devi darti dentro con lo studio!
    If you really want to pass the year, you have to study hard!
  • Abbiamo solo un mese per prepararci all'esame, quindi diamo il massimo nello studio
    We only have one month to prepare for the exam, so let's give our all in studying
  • Studia con impegno!
    Study hard!
  • Marco, dai il massimo nello studio per raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi!
    Marco, give your all in studying to achieve your goals!
  • Ragazzi, dobbiamo darci dentro con lo studio se vogliamo superare questa prova!
    Guys, we have to put a lot of effort into studying if we want to pass this test!
  • Studia sodo e vedrai che ce la farai.
    Study hard and you will see that you can do it.

Example conversation

Lorenzo is giving Martina some advice before her final exams.

  1. Lorenzo

    L'esame di medicina è molto difficile.
    The medical exam is very difficult.
  2. Martina

    Lo so, sono molto preoccupata.
    I know, I am very worried.
  3. Lorenzo

    Non mollare, studia sodo!
    Don't give up, study hard!
  4. Martina

    Grazie Lorenzo, farò del mio meglio.
    Thanks Lorenzo, I will do my best.

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