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"I study" is a form of "study", a noun which is often translated as "el estudio". "I am studying" is a form of "I am studying", a phrase which is often translated as "estoy estudiando". Learn more about the difference between "I study" and "I am studying" below.
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el estudio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
"I have to dedicate the entire day to study," said the apprentice."Tengo que dedicar el día entero al estudio," dijo el aprendiz.
a. el estudio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
We're conducting a study on the effects of global warming on Arctic permafrost.Estamos realizando un estudio de los efectos del calentamiento global sobre el permagel ártico.
b. la investigación
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
How's your chimp study going?¿Cómo te va la investigación de los chimpancés?
a. el estudio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Did you turn in the study on the effects of alcohol on the liver yet?¿Ya entregaste el estudio sobre los efectos del alcohol sobre el hígado?
a. el estudio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I'm in the process of remodeling my study.Estoy en el proceso de remodelar el estudio.
a. el estudio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
I'm playing Liszt's Transcendental Study to practice playing with overlapping hands.Estoy tocando el Estudio Trascendental de Liszt para practicar tocando con las manos intercambiándose.
a. el estudio
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Some of Michelangelo's studies are as impressive as his final works.Algunos de los estudios de Miguel Ángel son tan impresionantes como sus trabajos finales.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. estudiar
We are studying the effects of air pollution on our city.Estamos estudiando los efectos de la contaminación del aire en nuestra ciudad.
a. estudiar
The agents studied the video of the suspected man's confession.Los agentes estudiaron el video de la confesión del sospechoso.
b. investigar
They are studying the feasibility of building a tower here.Están investigando la viabilidad de construir una torre aquí.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. estudiar
You need to study more if you are going to pass your exam next week.Debes estudiar más si vas a pasar el examen la semana que viene.
b. preparar (an exam)
I've been studying for this exam for two months, so I hope I'll pass.Llevo dos meses preparando este examen, así que espero aprobarlo.
a. repasar
The test is at 11 am, so we have two more hours to study.El test es a las 11 am, así que tenemos dos horas más para repasar.
studies
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. los estudios
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Tomas has a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies.Tomás tiene una licenciatura en Estudios Latinoamericanos.
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I am studying(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estoy estudiando
I can't talk right now. I am studying.No puedo hablar ahora. Estoy estudiando.
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