estudias
/estudjas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, estudias is used to say "you study".
The phrase is used to describe the act of learning.
What does it mean word for word?
The word estudias is a conjugated form of the infinitive verb estudiar, which means "to study".
Which one should you use?
The form estudias is used for an informal "you", whereas the form estudia is used when addressing someone formally as "usted".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal plural form is vosotros estudiáis. In Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and parts of Central America, the informal vos is often used instead of tú.
How does it change in a sentence?
estudias is the second person singular indicative form used for the informal "you" (tú).
How do you pronounce it?
/estudjas/
Did you know?
- The root of estudiar is closely related to the English word 'study' through their shared ancestor, the Latin word studium, which originally meant 'eagerness' or 'zeal'.
- In some Spanish dialects, the phrase estudiar el terreno is used idiomatically to mean 'scoping out the situation' or gathering information before taking action.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, if you say estudias with a rising intonation, it is not just a statement but a common way to ask 'Are you studying?' without needing to add extra words.
Examples in context
- ¿En qué momento estudias?When do you study?This sentence is useful for asking about the time of study.Tatoeba #1368383 by marcelostockle, translation #70172 by CK
- ¿Para qué estudias inglés?What do you study English for?This sentence is useful for asking the purpose of studying English.Tatoeba #1430698 by leoruilova, translation #36411 by CN
- ¿Por qué estudias francés?Why do you study French?This sentence is useful for asking the reason for studying French.Tatoeba #1988775 by Shishir, translation #1120297 by Eldad
- Usted estudia mucho para sus exámenes.You study a lot for your exams.
- Ustedes estudian en una universidad muy prestigiosa.You all study at a very prestigious university.
- Tú estudias historia en la escuela.You study history at school.
- En Argentina, vos estudias música en el conservatorio.In Argentina, you study music at the conservatory.
- En España, vosotros estudiáis en la biblioteca antes de los exámenes.In Spain, you all study at the library before exams.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about their university courses.
- SofíaTú estudias mucho para el examen.You study a lot for the exam.
- MateoSí, el curso es muy difícil.Yes, the course is very difficult.
- Sofía¿Estudias en la biblioteca hoy?Do you study in the library today?
- MateoNo, estudio en mi casa.No, I study at my house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
