Estudiaba (en. I was studying)

/es.tu.ˈðja.βa/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The action of dedicating time to the acquisition of knowledge.
I was studying to improve my grades.
Yo estudiaba para mejorar mis calificaciones.
The action of reviewing information for a future exam.
Every night I studied the class topics.
Cada noche estudiaba los temas de la clase.
The process of investigating or analyzing a topic.
She was studying the effects of climate change.
Ella estudiaba los efectos del cambio climático.

Etymology

From the Latin 'studiare', which means 'to apply the mind to something'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not studying at all
Not having made any effort in learning.
no estudiar para nada
study in depth
Researching a topic exhaustively.
estudiar en profundidad
study like crazy
Studying very intensely or with great dedication.
estudiar como un loco

Related Words

study
Learning activity.
estudio
student
Person receiving education.
estudiante
to study
The action of learning or researching.
estudiar

Slang Meanings

Studying thoroughly with extreme dedication.
I spent the night studying hard.
Me pasé la noche estudiando a tope.
Studying in a disorganized and stressful manner.
I can't take it anymore, I'm studying like crazy.
No puedo más, estoy estudiando a lo loco.