Inklingo

estudiantil

es-too-dyan-TEEL/estuðjanˈtil/

estudiantil means student in Spanish (used as an adjective to describe things related to students).

student

Also: scholastic
A colorful backpack, a stack of books, and a pencil case sitting on a wooden desk.

📝 In Action

Me encanta el ambiente estudiantil de esta ciudad.

B1

I love the student atmosphere of this city.

La tarjeta estudiantil te da descuentos en el cine.

A2

The student card gives you discounts at the cinema.

Los representantes estudiantiles se reunieron con el director.

B2

The student representatives met with the director.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • escolar (school-related)
  • académico (academic)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vida estudiantilstudent life
  • residencia estudiantilstudent dorm/residence
  • movimiento estudiantilstudent movement

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "estudiantil" in Spanish:

scholasticstudent

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Quick Quiz: estudiantil

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'student residences' (plural) in Spanish?

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📚 Etymology

Derived from the Spanish noun 'estudiante' (student), which comes from the Latin verb 'studere', meaning to be eager or to give attention to.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: estudiantinItalian: studentesco

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'estudiante' and 'estudiantil'?

'Estudiante' is the person (the student), while 'estudiantil' is an adjective that describes things belonging to or relating to students.

Does 'estudiantil' have a feminine form ending in 'a'?

No. Spanish adjectives ending in '-l' are 'gender-neutral,' meaning they look the same whether they describe a masculine or feminine noun.

Is it formal to use 'estudiantil'?

It is neutral and used in both casual conversation and official school documents.