estudia
/es-TOO-dyah/
he/she/it studies
She studies at her desk.
estudia(verb)
he/she/it studies
?Describing someone else's current action.
,you study
?Speaking formally to someone (usted).
analyzes
?Looking closely at a problem or situation.
📝 In Action
Mi hermano estudia medicina.
A1My brother studies medicine.
Usted estudia mucho para el examen.
A1You study a lot for the exam.
💡 Grammar Points
Making Statements
Use 'estudia' when talking about a third person like 'él' (he) or 'ella' (she). It's also the polite way to say 'you study' when using 'usted'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Is it for 'I'?
Mistake: "Yo estudia español."
Correction: Say 'Yo estudio'. 'Estudia' is only for he, she, or you (formal).
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Usted' Rule
If you are being formal with someone older or a boss, use 'estudia' to describe their action, even if you are talking to them directly.
Study! A direct command to focus on the book.
📝 In Action
¡Estudia ahora para jugar después!
A2Study now so you can play later!
Por favor, estudia un poco más.
A2Please, study a little more.
💡 Grammar Points
Giving Commands
When you want to tell a friend or family member to study, use 'estudia'. It sounds encouraging rather than mean.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Commands
Mistake: "No estudia."
Correction: If you want to say 'Don't study', the word changes to 'No estudies'. 'Estudia' is only for saying 'Do it!'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estudia
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences is a command telling a friend to study?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'estudia' mean 'I study'?
No, 'estudia' is for he, she, or a formal 'you'. If you want to say 'I study', you must say 'estudio'.
Can I use 'estudia' for both a boy and a girl?
Yes! It works for 'él' (he) and 'ella' (she) without changing the word.