alumno
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “alumno” mean in English?
pupil
Example sentences
Los alumnos escuchan al profesor.
The pupils listen to the teacher.
Mi hija es alumna del colegio.
My daughter is a pupil at the school.
Hay treinta alumnos en mi clase.
There are thirty pupils in my class.
How to use it
Alumno means 'pupil' / 'school student'. Masculine: el alumno. Feminine alumna. Plural alumnos (mixed) / alumnas (female).
Common mistake
Alumno is mostly used for school-age pupils. Estudiante is broader — adults studying anything are estudiantes, not alumnos.