The simple present tense of estudiar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment or habitual actions. For example, Estudio español todos los días. (I study Spanish every day.)

Estudiar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Estudiar (to study) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Estudiar generally means to study or learn, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To study or learn: For example, Yo estudio español en la universidad. (I study Spanish at the university.)

To examine or analyze: For example, Los científicos estudian los efectos del cambio climático. (The scientists study the effects of climate change.)

To memorize or learn by heart: For example, Los actores estudian sus líneas antes de la obra. (The actors study their lines before the play.)

To prepare or get ready: For example, Estudio para el examen toda la semana. (I study for the exam all week.)

To consider or contemplate (colloquial): For example, Estudio la posibilidad de cambiar de trabajo. (I’m considering the possibility of changing jobs.)

To check out or scope out (slang): For example, Estudio a esa chica desde hace rato. (I’ve been checking out that girl for a while.)

Examples

Examples of Estudiar in the Present Tense

Yo estudio español para comunicarme mejor. (I study Spanish to communicate better.)

Tú estudias mucho para tus exámenes. (You study a lot for your exams.)

Ella estudia ingeniería en la universidad. (She studies engineering at the university.)

Nosotros estudiamos juntos en la biblioteca. (We study together at the library.)

Ellos estudian para ser médicos. (They study to become doctors.)

¿Estudias esta noche o prefieres salir? (Are you studying tonight or do you prefer to go out?)

Mi hermana estudia mucho, pero también sabe divertirse. (My sister studies a lot, but she also knows how to have fun.)

Los profesores estudian nuevos métodos de enseñanza. (The teachers study new teaching methods.)

¿Qué estudias? Yo estudio administración de empresas. (What do you study? I study business administration.)

Mis amigos y yo estudiamos en un café tranquilo. (My friends and I study at a quiet cafe.)

Juan estudia mucho, pero también se toma tiempo para relajarse. (Juan studies a lot, but he also takes time to relax.)

Los alumnos estudian duro para los exámenes finales. (The students study hard for the final exams.)

María estudia idiomas porque quiere viajar. (Maria studies languages because she wants to travel.)

Nosotros estudiamos en casa porque la biblioteca está cerrada. (We study at home because the library is closed.)

Ellas estudian para ser abogadas. (They study to become lawyers.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Estudiar (to study) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.