Alumno (en. Student)

/aˈlum.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who receives education in a school or educational institution.
The student submitted their homework on time.
El alumno entregó su tarea a tiempo.
Student who is part of a class or educational group.
The student showed great interest in the subject.
El alumno mostró mucho interés en la materia.
Any person who attends courses or classes to be trained.
The university student participated in a debate.
El alumno de la universidad participó en un debate.

Etymology

From Latin 'alumnus', which means 'the one who is nourished' or 'the one who is educated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

diligent student
Student who is serious about their studies.
alumno aplicado
exceptional student
Student who performs above average.
alumno aventajado
model student
Student who behaves exemplarily in class.
alumno modelo

Related Words

education
Process of acquiring knowledge and values.
educación
school
Educational institution where children and young people are taught.
colegio
teacher
Person who teaches students in an educational context.
profesor

Slang Meanings

Dude
That dude is a good student.
Ese güey es un buen alumno.
Guy
The guy who is coming is an outstanding student.
El chavo que viene es un alumno destacado.