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estudios

/es-TOO-dee-os/

studies

A smiling student sitting at a wooden desk covered in open textbooks and notebooks, holding a pencil, illustrating academic work.

Estudios refers to academic studies or schooling.

estudios(noun)

mA1

studies

?

academic career or schooling

,

education

?

the process of learning

Also:

schooling

?

general learning background

📝 In Action

¿Cuántos años de estudios tienes?

A1

How many years of schooling do you have?

Mis estudios de bachillerato terminaron el año pasado.

A2

My high school studies finished last year.

Necesitas terminar tus estudios para conseguir ese trabajo.

A1

You need to finish your studies to get that job.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • formación (training, education)
  • escolaridad (schooling)

Common Collocations

  • continuar los estudios – to continue one's education
  • estudios superiores – higher education/university studies

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

When referring to the process or length of your academic career (schooling), Spanish almost always uses the plural form 'estudios,' even if the idea feels singular in English.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using 'Estudio' for Education

Mistake: "Hice mi estudio en la universidad. (I did my study at the university.)"

Correction: Hice mis estudios en la universidad. (The singular 'estudio' means a single 'study session' or 'a studio.')

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Informal

'Estudios' is a natural, neutral way to talk about your learning path. It is often preferred over the more abstract word 'educación'.

A scientist wearing a white lab coat looking intently through a microscope at a petri dish in a brightly lit laboratory setting.

When referring to investigations or analyses, estudios means research.

estudios(noun)

mB1

research

?

investigations or analyses

,

studies

?

academic papers or reports

Also:

analysis

?

deep examination of a topic

📝 In Action

Los nuevos estudios confirman la tendencia del mercado.

B1

The new research/studies confirm the market trend.

Existen muchos estudios sobre el impacto de las redes sociales.

B1

There are many studies on the impact of social media.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • estudios de viabilidad – feasibility studies
  • estudios clínicos – clinical trials

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Singular

When talking about a single report, use the singular 'un estudio.' When talking about a body of work or multiple reports, use the plural 'los estudios'.

An empty art studio room featuring a large easel with a colorful canvas, paint tubes, and brushes scattered on a wooden floor.

Estudios can also mean physical studios, like an art or recording space.

estudios(noun)

mB2

studios

?

physical locations for art, recording, or film

Also:

sets

?

film or TV production areas

📝 In Action

Los estudios de grabación más famosos están en Los Ángeles.

B2

The most famous recording studios are in Los Angeles.

El director pasó todo el día en los estudios de cine.

B2

The director spent the whole day at the film studios.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • talleres (workshops)
  • plató (set (film/TV))

💡 Grammar Points

Plural of 'Estudio'

This meaning is simply the plural form of the noun 'estudio' (a studio/workspace). Context usually makes it clear if you mean 'education' or 'physical studios'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: estudios

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'estudios' to mean 'research' or 'reports'?

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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').