Estudiantes (en. Students)

/es.tu.ðjan.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who is pursuing studies in a school, college, or university.
University students have many extracurricular activities.
Los estudiantes de la universidad tienen muchas actividades extracurriculares.
A group of people who learn in the same place.
The students in the class completed a group project.
Los estudiantes de la clase realizaron un proyecto grupal.
An individual who is dedicated to learning about a specific topic.
As a medical student, you must attend many hours of class.
Como estudiante de medicina, debe asistir a muchas horas de clase.

Etymology

From Latin 'studens', which means 'one who studies'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Exchange students
Students who temporarily move to another country to study.
estudiantes de intercambio
Graduate students
Students who continue their studies after obtaining a university degree.
estudiantes de postgrado
New technology students
Students who specialize in the use of digital technologies in their learning.
estudiantes de nuevas tecnologías

Related Words

Study
Activity that consists of learning and acquiring knowledge.
estudio
School
Educational institution where various subjects are taught.
escuela
Teacher
A person who is dedicated to teaching students.
profesor

Slang Meanings

People who are always studying
Those are 'nerds', they are always the best students.
Esos son unos 'empollones', siempre son los mejores estudiantes.
Very dedicated students
The 'nerds' spend hours in the library.
Los 'nerds' pasan horas en la biblioteca.
Attentive classmate
She is an 'ant', always attentive to what the teacher says.
Ella es una 'hormiguita', siempre atenta a lo que dice el profesor.