students

[/ˈstjuːdənts/]

nounpl: students

alunos

1. Persons enrolled in a school or college for instruction

The students attended the lecture on modern history.

Os alunos assistiram à palestra sobre história moderna.

2. Persons who study or learn something

She is a dedicated student of classical music.

Ela é uma dedicada estudante de música clássica.

3. Learners of a particular subject or skill

Medical students must complete their internships.

Os estudantes de medicina devem completar seus estágios.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

alunos / estudantes

Both terms are commonly used; 'alunos' is more formal in school contexts

Rio de Janeiro

alunos / estudantes

Standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

alunos / estudantes

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

alunos / estudantes

'Alunos' more common in primary/secondary education; 'estudantes' for university

student of life - someone who learns from experience

crack student - an excellent student

student body - the entire group of students at an institution

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