Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Estudiar: to study
estudiar
Pronunciation: ehs-too-DYAHR (stress the capital letters)
Estudiar means “to study” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to study
- How to say it: ehs-too-DYAHR
- Present: yo estudio, tú estudias
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “estudiar” means and how to use it
Estudiar means “to study.” You can study a subject, a language, or a career.
How to conjugate “estudiar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | estudio | I |
| tú | estudias | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | estudia | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | estudiamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | estudian | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo estudié, él estudió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | estudiado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Estudio español todos los días.I study Spanish every day.
- Mi hija estudia medicina.My daughter studies medicine.
- ¿Qué estudias en la universidad?What do you study at the university?
Usage tip
Estudiar is for the act of studying, while aprender is for the result of learning. “Estudio para el examen” means “I study for the exam.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to study” in Spanish?
“to study” in Spanish is “estudiar.” It is pronounced ehs-too-DYAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “estudiar”?
Say ehs-too-DYAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “estudiar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “estudié” and “él” is “estudió.” The past participle is “estudiado.”
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