estudios
“estudios” means “studies” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
studies, education
Also: schooling
📝 In Action
¿Cuántos años de estudios tienes?
A1How many years of schooling do you have?
Mis estudios de bachillerato terminaron el año pasado.
A2My high school studies finished last year.
Necesitas terminar tus estudios para conseguir ese trabajo.
A1You need to finish your studies to get that job.
research, studies
Also: analysis
📝 In Action
Los nuevos estudios confirman la tendencia del mercado.
B1The new research/studies confirm the market trend.
Existen muchos estudios sobre el impacto de las redes sociales.
B1There are many studies on the impact of social media.
studios
Also: sets
📝 In Action
Los estudios de grabación más famosos están en Los Ángeles.
B2The most famous recording studios are in Los Angeles.
El director pasó todo el día en los estudios de cine.
B2The director spent the whole day at the film studios.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estudios
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'estudios' to mean 'research' or 'reports'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *studium*, which meant 'zeal, application, or eagerness' before it evolved to mean 'the pursuit of knowledge' in medieval Latin.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I only took one course, should I still say 'mis estudios'?
Yes, even if you are referring to a limited amount of academic work, 'mis estudios' (plural) is the most natural way to talk about your general course of education or learning.
Is 'estudios' the same as 'carrera'?
Not exactly. 'Estudios' refers to the coursework and time spent learning. 'Carrera' specifically refers to the degree program or profession you are pursuing (like 'career' or 'major').