estudante
1. a person who is learning at a school or university
She is a diligent student at Harvard University.
Ela é uma estudante dedicada na Universidade Harvard.
2. a person who is learning a particular skill or subject
He is a student of martial arts.
Ele é um estudante de artes marciais.
3. a person who studies or examines something carefully
She is a keen student of human behavior.
Ela é uma estudiosa dedicada do comportamento humano.
In Brazil, 'estudante' is the standard term for any age level, while 'aluno/aluna' is more traditional. In the USA, 'student' is universally used from elementary through graduate school. The term carries respect for intellectual pursuit in academic contexts across both cultures.
NYC Slang
scholar, bookworm (informal/pejorative), grind (for serious student)
Related Idioms & Phrases
student of life - someone who learns from experience
be a quick student - learn something rapidly
eternal student - someone who continuously learns and studies
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →