pupils

[/ˈpjuːpəlz/]

nounpl: pupils

alunos/pupilas

1. Students, especially in elementary or secondary school

The pupils arrived at school early for the assembly.

Os alunos chegaram à escola cedo para a assembleia.

2. The dark circular opening in the center of the eye that controls light entry

Her pupils dilated in the dark.

Suas pupilas se dilataram na escuridão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alunos/alunas

Most common term for students in schools

São Paulo

alunos

Standard usage; pupilas for eye pupils

Rio de Janeiro

alunos

Standard usage in schools

Portugal

alunos/pupilos

Pupilos less common but used; pupilas for eye pupils

dilate pupils - a physiological response to emotion or light

pupil of the eye - anatomical reference

bright pupils - students with high academic potential

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