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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.
Synonyms
pupilslearnersscholarstrainees
Antonyms
teachersinstructorsprofessors

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

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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