alumno
masc.noun
1. student, pupil
person receiving education at a school or other educational inst
Common combinations
- alumno de primaria — primary school pupil
- buen alumno — good student
- antiguo alumno — former student
- El alumno estudia para el examen.The student is studying for the exam.
- Los alumnos entran en clase a las ocho.The pupils enter the classroom at eight.
- Mi hijo es alumno de este colegio.My son is a student at this school.
2. disciple, pupil
follower or student of a particular teacher
Common combinations
- alumno de un maestro — a teacher's pupil
- alumno de una escuela — a pupil of a school
- discípulo y alumno — disciple and pupil
- Fue alumno de un famoso pintor.He was a pupil of a famous painter.
- Los alumnos de Sócrates estudiaron su filosofía.Socrates' disciples studied his philosophy.
- Muchos alumnos del maestro continuaron su trabajo.Many of the teacher's pupils continued his work.
Same root
alumnaalumnado