Universitario (en. University student)

/uni.βeɾ.siˈta.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: Person who studies at a university.
Example Sentence: The university student must organize their time to study.
El universitario debe organizar su tiempo para estudiar.
Definition: Related to a higher education institution.
Example Sentence: The university reform has changed many regulations.
La reforma universitaria ha cambiado muchas normas.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From the noun 'university' and the suffix '-ary' which indicates relation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: university life
Meaning: The experience of studying and living at the university.
vida universitaria
Phrase: university degrees
Meaning: Academic titles awarded by universities.
grados universitarios
Phrase: university community
Meaning: The group of students, professors, and staff of a university.
comunidad universitaria

Related Words

Related Word: university
Description: Institution of higher education where studies are taught.
universidad
Related Word: student
Description: Person who attends a school or university.
estudiante
Related Word: degree
Description: Set of studies carried out at the university.
carrera

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Univ
Example: I have class at the univ this afternoon.
Tengo clase en el univ esta tarde.
Slang Meaning: Uni
Example: Let's go to the uni to study.
Vamos a la uni a estudiar.