estudioso
“estudioso” means “studious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
studious
Also: hard-working, scholarly
📝 In Action
Mi hermano es muy estudioso y siempre saca buenas notas.
A1My brother is very studious and always gets good grades.
Si quieres ser médico, tendrás que ser un joven estudioso.
B1If you want to be a doctor, you will have to be a studious young man.
A pesar de ser muy inteligente, no es nada estudioso.
B2Despite being very intelligent, he isn't studious at all.
scholar
Also: researcher, expert
📝 In Action
Un estudioso de la historia romana explicó el hallazgo.
B2A scholar of Roman history explained the discovery.
Muchos estudiosos coinciden en que el clima está cambiando.
C1Many researchers agree that the climate is changing.
Como estudioso del lenguaje, él analiza cada palabra.
C2As a scholar of language, he analyzes every word.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "estudioso" in Spanish:
expert→hard-working→researcher→scholar→scholarly→studious→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estudioso
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly describes a boy who loves to study?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'studiosus', which meant 'eager' or 'zealous.' It comes from 'studium' (eagerness/study).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estudioso' the same as 'estudiante'?
No. 'Estudiante' is a noun for anyone enrolled in school. 'Estudioso' is an adjective that describes someone who actually puts in a lot of effort and enjoys studying.
Can I use 'estudioso' for a girl?
Yes, but you must change the ending: 'Ella es muy estudiosa'.
How do I say 'He is a scholar of literature'?
You say 'Él es un estudioso de la literatura'.