Filipino · Family & People
estudyante
Student
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who studies at school or university.
Example
Masipag siyang estudyante.
He is a hardworking student.
Etymology
'Estudyante' comes from the Spanish 'estudiante,' meaning student. It was incorporated into Filipino during the Spanish colonial period and retains its educational context.
How & Where It’s Used
'Estudyante' is commonly used in formal educational settings, in both spoken and written contexts, to refer to students. It is widely understood in the Philippines.