estudio
/es-TOO-dyoh/
study
When "estudio" is a noun, it means 'study' or 'the act of learning'.
estudio(noun)
study
?the act of learning
,studio
?workspace for an artist/professional
research
?academic work
,apartment
?small, one-room apartment (usually in Spain)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Even though 'estudio' ends in '-o', which usually indicates a masculine word, it's good practice to always memorize the article: 'el estudio'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'estudio' (noun) and 'estudiar' (verb)
Mistake: "Hago estudio todos los días. (I do study every day.)"
Correction: Estudio todos los días. (I study every day.) 'Estudio' as a noun is the act; 'estudio' as a verb form is the action itself.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are referring to the place where an artist works, use 'estudio'. If you are talking about the act of learning, use 'estudio' or the plural 'estudios' (studies).
Used as a verb in the first person present tense, "estudio" translates to 'I study'.
estudio(verb)
I study
?present tense, first person
I am studying
?present continuous equivalent
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
'Yo' Form is Often Omitted
Since the verb ending '-o' makes it clear that you are the one doing the action, native speakers often drop the pronoun 'yo' and just say 'Estudio español'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regular AR-Verb Pattern
'Estudiar' is a perfectly regular '-ar' verb. Once you know how to conjugate 'estudiar', you can conjugate hundreds of other verbs like 'hablar' (to talk) and 'cantar' (to sing)!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estudio
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'estudio' as a noun (a thing or a place)?
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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'.