estudias mucho
/estudjas mut͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you study hard" is translated into Spanish as estudias mucho.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they put a lot of effort into their learning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb estudias (you study) and the adverb mucho (much/a lot).
Which one should you use?
While mucho literally means "much" or "a lot", in this context it is the natural way to express the English concept of "hard" regarding effort.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form estudias mucho uses the informal tú conjugation of the verb estudiar. Changing the ending to estudia shifts the subject to the third person singular or the formal usted.
Did you know?
- The word mucho traces back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to crumble'. It is thought to describe things that are 'crumbled' or 'many' in number, rather than something that is 'hard' or 'solid'.
- The verb estudiar originally had nothing to do with books or desks. Its Latin ancestor, 'studere', meant to be 'zealous' or to feel a passionate desire for something.
- While estudias mucho is a compliment, using the word demasiado suggests that the person is studying to a point that is unhealthy or excessive.
Examples in context
- Solo si estudias mucho serás capaz de entrar a la universidad.Only if you study hard will you be able to get into university.This sentence is useful for showing the condition of studying hard to enter a university.Tatoeba #1723572 by teskmon, translation #1477308 by sundown
- Sé que estudias mucho todos los días.I know that you study hard every day.
- Si estudias mucho, sacarás buenas notas.If you study hard, you will get good grades.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their grades.
- AlejandroTus notas son increíbles, María.Your grades are incredible, María.
- MaríaGracias, trato de dar lo mejor.Thank you, I try to do my best.
- AlejandroEs verdad que estudias mucho.It is true that you study hard.
- MaríaSí, paso horas en la biblioteca.Yes, I spend hours in the library.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
