Translation of Spanish word "alumno" to English
alumno
/aˈlumo/
Meaning
Nouna person who is learning or studying at a school or university.
How to use
Alumno ('student / pupil') is masculine (feminine: alumna). Usually refers to school pupils or university students in relation to their teacher.
🇬🇧 English
student
Example
El alumno estudiaba para el examen.
The student studied for the exam.
El alumno se presentó al profesor.
The student presented himself to the teacher.
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- antiguo alumno— alumnus / former student
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The Spanish word "alumno" means "student" in English.
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