Meaning
scholar, scientist
In a sentence
Mia sorella è una studiosa di storia antica.
My sister is a scholar of ancient history.
Conosci quello studioso che parla sempre in tv?
Do you know that scholar who always speaks on TV?
Non sono uno studioso, ma leggo molto.
I'm not a scholar, but I read a lot.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| studioso | masculine · singular |
| studiosi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use studioso for an academic or expert; ricercatore stresses active research, and scienziato usually refers to a scientist in the natural sciences.
- It often follows di to name a field: studioso di storia, studiosa di Dante. Don’t use *studioso in* for this meaning.
- As an adjective, studioso means diligent or bookish: uno studente studioso. Don’t confuse the noun and adjective uses.