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"Studying" is a form of "study", a noun which is often translated as "el estudio". "Stud" is a noun which is often translated as "la tachuela". Learn more about the difference between "studying" and "stud" below.
study(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. el estudio (M)
(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).
"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)
(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).
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)
(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).
How's your chimp study going?¿Cómo te va la investigación de los chimpancés?
a. el estudio (M)
(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).
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?
4. (room)
a. el estudio (M)
(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).
I'm in the process of remodeling my study.Estoy en el proceso de remodelar el estudio.
5. (music)
a. el estudio (M)
(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).
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.
6. (art)
a. el estudio (M)
(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).
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.).
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.
8. (to analyze)
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.).
9. (to learn)
studies
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. los estudios (M)
(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).
Tomas has a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies.Tomás tiene una licenciatura en Estudios Latinoamericanos.
stud(
stuhd
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la tachuela (F)
(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).
The guy working at the skate shop was wearing a belt with studs on it.El tipo que trabaja en la tienda de skating llevaba un cinturón con tachuelas.
c. el estoperol (M) (Colombia) (Ecuador) (Mexico)
(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).
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Mexico
He was wearing an awesome black leather jacket with studs.Llevaba una padrísima chamarra negra de piel con estoperoles.
a. el corchete (M)
(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).
He bought a nice shirt with contrasting studs on the front.Compró una bonita camisa con corchetes de color contrastante en la delantera.
a. el botón (M)
(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).
My father gave me a set of studs to wear on my shirt for my wedding.Mi padre me regaló un juego de botones para llevar en la camisa para mi boda.
a. el taco (M) (for greater traction)
(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).
He dug his studs into the ground and got ready to run.Clavó los tacos en la tierra y se preparó para correr.
b. el tapón (M) (Argentina) (Bolivia) (Uruguay)
(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).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Uruguay
His cleats have detachable rubber studs.Sus botines tienen tapones de goma que pueden quitarse.
5. (automotive)
a. el taco (M) (on a tire)
(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).
The studs on these tires are worn out, so I'll probably have to replace them.Los tacos de estos neumáticos están gastados, así que quizá tenga que reemplazarlos.
a. el puntal (M)
(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).
The mounting hardware should be secured to the studs inside a wood panel.Las piezas de montaje deben fijarse a los puntales que están dentro de un panel de madera.
b. el pie derecho (M)
(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).
When putting a mirror up on the wall, be sure to attach it to the stud.Al montar un espejo en la pared, asegúrese de fijarlo al pie derecho.
7. (male horse)
a. el semental (M)
(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).
At what age can a stud breed?¿A qué edad puede procrearse un semental?
b. el padrillo (M) (Southern Cone)
(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).
He bought a magnificent stud for breeding.Compró un padrillo magnífico para cría.
8. (colloquial) (attractive man)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. el semental (M)
(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).
You need to introduce me to your brother. He is such a stud!Tienes que presentarme a tu hermano. ¡Qué semental!
b. el haras (M) (South America)
(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).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
He had worked in his father's stud and had firsthand knowledge of horse breeding.Había trabajado en el haras de su padre y tenía conocimiento directo sobre cría de caballos.
a. el captafaros (M)
(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).
Percy Shaw was an English inventor best known for inventing road studs in 1934.Percy Shaw fue un inventor inglés conocido por inventar los captafaros en 1934.
b. el ojo de gato (M) (Argentina) (Uruguay)
(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).
Regionalism used in Argentina
Regionalism used in Uruguay
Studs are the road reflectors which help drivers see the road in the fog or at night.Los ojos de gato son los reflectores viales que ayudan a los conductores a ver el camino cuando hay niebla o de noche.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. tachonar
The swordsmith studded the dagger with precious stones.El espadero tachonó la daga con piedras preciosas.
