Estudiar describes studying a subject or preparing for a test.

The idea

Say estudio with yo and use en to name a study location.

Examples

  • Estudio español en casa.I study Spanish at home.
  • Ana estudia en la biblioteca.Ana studies at the library.
  • Estudiamos para el examen.We study for the exam.
  • Los estudiantes estudian juntos.The students study together.
  • ¿Estudias por la mañana?Do you study in the morning?
  • Mi hermano estudia medicina.My brother studies medicine.

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Watch out

Estudiar describes the study activity; aprender emphasizes acquiring knowledge.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the verb form for yo: Yo ___ español. (estudio / estudia)

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    estudio

    Estudio is the present form for the subject yo.

  2. Choose the preposition for a location: Ana estudia ___ la biblioteca. (en / de)

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    en

    En introduces the place where Ana studies.

  3. Choose the action that fits preparing for an exam: Mañana tengo examen y quiero comprender la materia: voy a ___. (estudiar / enseñar)

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    estudiar

    Preparing material for an exam calls for estudiar.

Use it today

Say what you study and where you prepare for a test.