studies

[/ˈstʌdiz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural form)
estudos
1. plural of study; the act of learning or examining something carefully
She excels in her studies at university.
Ela se destaca nos seus estudos na universidade.
2. academic subjects or courses being pursued
His studies focus on environmental science.
Seus estudos se concentram em ciência ambiental.
3. a room or place used for studying or working
He locked himself in his studies to finish the project.
Ele se trancou em seu estúdio para terminar o projeto.
4. third person singular present tense of the verb study
She studies for two hours every evening.
Ela estuda por duas horas todas as noites.
5. pieces of research or investigation on a particular subject
Recent studies show the benefits of exercise.
Estudos recentes mostram os benefícios do exercício.
In Brazil and the US, 'studies' is commonly used in both academic and research contexts. In educational settings, students often use phrases like 'my studies' to refer to their coursework. The word is also frequently used in media reports about scientific research ('studies show...'). In Brazilian Portuguese, 'estudos' carries the same weight and formality as in English.
NYC Slang
studying grind, hitting the books
Synonyms / Sinônimos
researcheducationlearningschoolworkcourseworkinvestigation
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignoranceneglectleisurerecreation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estudos
Standard usage for academic studies and learning
Rio de Janeiro
estudos
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
estudos
No significant regional variation
Portugal
estudos
Identical usage, though may use 'estúdio' for studio/study room

Related Words

studentscholarresearchacademicexaminationcourseworkeducationtuition

Related Idioms & Phrases

studies show
pursue one's studies
dedicate oneself to studies
studies indicate
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