estudiante
“estudiante” means “student” in Spanish (a person who is studying at a school, college, or university).
student
Also: pupil, learner
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Mi hermana es una estudiante de medicina.
A1My sister is a medical student.
¿Cuántos estudiantes hay en esta clase de español?
A2How many students are there in this Spanish class?
El estudiante más dedicado siempre llega temprano.
B1The most dedicated student always arrives early.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estudiante
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly describes a female student who is responsible?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin verb *studere*, meaning 'to be zealous' or 'to apply oneself'. It passed through Italian (*studente*) before arriving in Spanish, keeping the core idea of applying effort to learning.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't 'estudiante' end in -a for female students?
Some Spanish nouns that end in -e, especially those referring to professions or roles, stay the same for both genders. The context or the article ('el' or 'la') tells you if the person is male or female. This is a common pattern for words like 'cantante' (singer) and 'presidente' (president, though 'presidenta' is also very common now).