studiare
/stuˈdja.re/
The English verb 'to study' is translated into Italian as studiare. Wiktionary also lists imparare.
Meaning: to acquire knowledge (verb)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| studiare | /stuˈdja.re/ |
| imparare | /im.paˈra.re/ |
studiare is used to refer to the process of studying or performing academic work. You may also see the related noun studio, which refers to an academic publication or an artwork made to practice a technique.
Which one should you use?
While studiare refers to the process of studying, imparare is used to describe the result of learning or the act of acquiring a new skill.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The third-person singular present indicative form is studia (he/she studies or you study informal). The past participle is studiato (studied).
How do you pronounce it?
/stuˈdja.re/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian verb imparare originally meant 'to seize' or 'to capture' in Vulgar Latin. While it now means 'to learn', its roots suggest that acquiring knowledge is like capturing something for yourself.
- The noun studente is used for students, but a studioso is someone who is deeply scholarly or a lifelong devotee of a particular subject.
- In Italian, you can studiare a person's face or expression to try and figure out what they are thinking, similar to the English use of 'studying' a subject.
Examples in context
- Si può studiare qui.You can study here.This sentence shows how to use studiare to indicate a location where study is possible.Tatoeba #3425271 by Guybrush88, translation #16715 by CK
- Io so cosa studiare.I know what to study.This sentence uses studiare to express knowledge of a study subject.Tatoeba #3780994 by Guybrush88, translation #2376340 by CK
- A te piace studiare?Do you like to study?This sentence uses studiare to ask about someone's preference for studying.Tatoeba #4344532 by Guybrush88, translation #70275 by Shiawase
- Devo studiare per l'esame domani.I have to study for the exam tomorrow.
- Gli studenti approfondiscono le teorie economiche.The students study the economic theories in-depth.
- L'avvocato deve esaminare il caso con attenzione.The lawyer needs to study the case carefully.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking about their afternoon plans.
- SofiaLorenzo, vuoi studiare con me oggi?Lorenzo, do you want to study with me today?
- LorenzoSì, Sofia, mi piacerebbe molto.Yes, Sofia, I would really like to.
- SofiaPerfetto, studieremo in un bar tranquillo.Perfect, we will study in a quiet cafe.
- LorenzoOttima idea, ci vediamo alle tre.Great idea, see you at three.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “study” translations and entries studiare, imparare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imparare, studiare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
