What does it mean word for word?
The word estúdialo is a combination of the imperative verb estudia (study) and the direct object pronoun lo (it).
Which one should you use?
The choice of form depends on who you are addressing and the gender of the object. estúdialo is the informal version used for a single person. estúdielo is the formal version used for a single person. Estúdialo is used when addressing a single person familiarly, whereas estúdielo is used for addressing a single person respectfully. If you are addressing multiple people, you would use Estudiadlo for an informal group or Estúdienlo for a formal group.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative form, the object pronoun lo is attached directly to the end of the verb. This requires an accent on the stressed syllable to maintain the original word's stress. If the object being studied is a feminine noun, the pronoun lo changes to la, resulting in estúdiela.
How do you pronounce it?
/estudjalo/
Did you know?
- If a Spanish speaker tells you to estúdialo regarding a decision, they might be suggesting you 'sleep on it' rather than research it.
- While estudiar means 'to study', in Spanish it is also the standard word used to describe the act of 'learning' a specific skill or a piece of music by heart.
- The word estudio serves a double purpose as both the conceptual 'study' of a subject and the physical room where a musician records an album.
Examples in context
- Estúdienlo detenidamenteStudy it thoroughly
- Estudiadlo en profundidadStudy it in-depth
- Sr. González, le ruego que lo estudie antes de nuestra próxima reuniónMr. González, I kindly ask you to study it before our next meeting
- Juan, estúdialo esta noche y me cuentas tu opiniónJuan, study it tonight and let me know your opinion
- Es un tema complejo, estúdialo con calma.It is a complex topic, study it calmly.
- Aquí tienes el mapa, estúdialo bien.Here is the map, study it well.
Example conversation
Daniel gives Elena a document for her research project.
- DanielElena, aquí tienes el informe técnico.Elena, here is the technical report.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel. ¿Qué debo hacer?Thanks, Daniel. What should I do?
- DanielEs muy importante, estúdialo antes de la reunión.It is very important, study it before the meeting.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo haré ahora mismo.Okay, I will do it right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
