Universitaria (en. University student)

/uniβeɾsitaɾja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Student of a university.
She is a university student dedicated to her studies.
Ella es una universitaria dedicada a sus estudios.
Clothing suitable for attending university classes.
I prefer to wear comfortable and university-style clothing for college.
Prefiero llevar ropa cómoda y universitaria para la universidad.

Etymology

It derives from the term 'university,' which comes from the Latin 'universitas,' meaning 'totality.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

University life
It refers to the experience and activities lived during life at university.
vida universitaria
University culture
A set of customs and traditions that exist in the university sphere.
cultura universitaria
University community
It refers to the general community that makes up a university, including students, professors, and staff.
pueblo universitario

Related Words

University
Institution of higher education that grants academic degrees.
universidad
Studies
Process of formal or informal learning.
estudios
Bachelor's degree
Academic degree obtained by completing a university study program.
licenciatura

Slang Meanings

Uni
I go to uni to prepare for my exams.
Voy a la uni para preparar mis exámenes.
Cramming
I crammed all night for the next university class test.
Hice cramming toda la noche para la prueba de la próxima clase universitaria.
Freshman
She is new here; they call her 'the freshman' because she is a first-year university student.
Ella es nueva aquí, le dicen 'la fresca' por ser universitaria de primer año.