Meaning
Used to state one's field of study or place of education.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, students often identify strongly with their university (e.g., 'Sou da USP', 'Sou da UFRJ'). Saying 'Eu estudo na...' is a point of pride. In Portugal, the term 'estudante' is often preferred over 'aluno' for university students, emphasizing their active role in learning. In both countries, students use 'DP' (Dependência) to refer to a subject they failed and must study again.
Drop the 'Eu'
In Portuguese, you can just say 'Estudo...' because the verb ending '-o' already tells people you are talking about yourself.
Watch the Prepositions
Don't say 'estudo em a escola'. Always contract to 'na escola'.
Meaning
Used to state one's field of study or place of education.
Drop the 'Eu'
In Portuguese, you can just say 'Estudo...' because the verb ending '-o' already tells people you are talking about yourself.
Watch the Prepositions
Don't say 'estudo em a escola'. Always contract to 'na escola'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'estudar'.
Eu ______ (estudar) na Universidade de Lisboa.
The first person singular (Eu) of 'estudar' is 'estudo'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I study at the school'.
'Em' + 'a' (feminine article for escola) becomes 'na'.
Match the subject with the correct sentence.
Subjects: 1. Medicina, 2. Português, 3. História
Medicina relates to being a doctor, Português to the language, and História to the past.
Fill in the missing word in the dialogue.
A: O que você faz? B: Eu ______ engenharia.
'Estudo' is the correct verb to describe your academic major.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Common Subjects to use with 'Eu estudo'
Sciences
- • Biologia
- • Química
- • Física
Humanities
- • História
- • Letras
- • Direito
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu ______ (estudar) na Universidade de Lisboa.
The first person singular (Eu) of 'estudar' is 'estudo'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I study at the school'.
'Em' + 'a' (feminine article for escola) becomes 'na'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Medicina relates to being a doctor, Português to the language, and História to the past.
A: O que você faz? B: Eu ______ engenharia.
'Estudo' is the correct verb to describe your academic major.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, it's perfectly fine for any structured learning environment.
Yes, in Portuguese, the simple present often covers both habitual actions and things happening right now.
You say 'Eu estudo em casa'. Note that 'casa' usually doesn't take an article here.
'Estudar' is the effort you put in; 'aprender' is the knowledge you gain.
No, 'Estudo' is enough, but 'Eu estudo' is very common for emphasis or clarity.
You say 'Eu estudo para as provas'.
Related Phrases
Eu aprendo
similarI learn
Eu faço faculdade
informalI go to college
Eu me formei
contrastI graduated
