alunos

Alunos is the masculine noun in Portuguese for a person who attends an educational institution or participates in an instructional program; the feminine form is aluna, and the feminine plural is alunas. In practice, alunos is commonly used as a generic term for students, including those in mixed-gender groups.

Usage spans from early education to higher education. In Portugal and Brazil, alunos may study in primary and secondary schools, vocational programs, or universities; enrollment and progression depend on the local system, with curricula and assessments designed to measure learning outcomes.

Responsibilities and rights: Students are expected to attend classes, complete assignments, and comply with institutional rules; they typically have access to libraries, tutoring services, scholarships, and health and counseling services; in many institutions they elect representatives to communicate with administration.

Governance and culture: Across Portuguese-speaking institutions, student bodies—such as the diretório académico or associação académica—represent alunos and alunas in councils, organize events, and advocate for student interests. Student life often includes academic projects, cultural activities, volunteer work, and tutoring programs, contributing to social mobility and lifelong learning.