aluno
student, pupil
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/a.ˈlu.nu/
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Cultural Note
In Brazilian schools, students are organized into 'turmas' (class groups) that stay together for all subjects. The feminine form is 'aluna.' The word 'estudante' is also used and is gender-neutral in form.
📝 Example Sentences
Os alunos estão na sala de aula.
The students are in the classroom.
Ela é a melhor aluna da turma.
She is the best student in the class.
O professor tem trinta alunos.
The teacher has thirty students.