study

S1 W1

BrE /ˈstʌdɪ/ AmE /ˈstʌdɪ/

verb / noun en → es

past studied pp studied ing studying

1 LEARN [intransitive], [T + obj] A1

to learn about a subject by reading books, attending classes, etc.

estudiar

  • study for an exam
  • study something

Collocations study history · study hard

  • She studies French at school.

    Ella estudia francés en la escuela.

  • He is studying for his exams.

    Él está estudiando para sus exámenes.

2 RESEARCH [T + obj] B1

to examine something in detail to find out more about it

investigar, examinar detenidamente

  • study something

Collocations study the effects of pollution · study a problem

  • Scientists are studying the effects of climate change.

    Los científicos están estudiando los efectos del cambio climático.

3 ROOM [countable] A2

a room where you do your reading and writing, especially for work or study

estudio

  • in the study

Collocations home study · office study

  • He works in his home study.

    Él trabaja en su estudio en casa.

4 RESEARCH PROJECT [countable] B2

a piece of research on a particular subject, especially one done as part of an academic course or for a degree

investigación, estudio

  • do a study

Collocations market study · case study

  • She wrote her thesis based on the results of her study.

    Ella escribió su tesis basada en los resultados de su investigación.