estudio
“estudio” means “study” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
study, studio
Also: research, apartment
📝 In Action
Necesito concentrarme en mi estudio para el examen.
A1I need to concentrate on my studying for the exam.
Mi hermana alquiló un pequeño estudio cerca de la universidad.
A2My sister rented a small studio apartment near the university.
El fotógrafo tiene su propio estudio en el centro de la ciudad.
A2The photographer has his own studio in the city center.
I study
Also: I am studying
📝 In Action
Yo estudio español por las noches.
A1I study Spanish at night.
¿Qué estudio para mi carrera?
A1What am I studying for my career?
Si no estudio más, voy a suspender el examen.
A2If I don't study more, I am going to fail the exam.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence uses 'estudio' as a noun (a thing or a place)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *studium*, meaning 'zeal,' 'application,' or 'devotion.' This shows that studying was originally viewed as a devoted effort.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'estudio' means 'study' (the action) or 'I study' (the verb)?
If 'estudio' is preceded by an article (el, un) or an adjective, it is the noun meaning 'study' or 'studio'. If it is used without a subject (like 'Yo estudio') or standing alone, it is almost certainly the verb form meaning 'I study'.
Is 'estudio' the only word for 'office'?
No. While 'estudio' can mean a professional workspace, especially for creative people (like an artist's studio), the more common word for a regular office is 'oficina' or 'despacho'.