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Estudiaestuda is a term used in Spanish-speaking online and educational communities to encourage persistent, repeated study. It functions as a neologism created by repeating the verb estudiar, producing a mnemonic and slogan that translates roughly to "study, study" or "keep studying." The form is characteristic of internet meme language and branding in educational campaigns, where reduplication is used to amplify a message.

Etymology: From estudiar (to study), with reduplication. It often appears without spaces, as a compound slogan, but can also appear with punctuation as "estudia, estudia" or "estudia-estuda" in casual usage.

Usage: The term appears in social media posts, study planners, and posters aimed at students, particularly during exam seasons. It is used both as motivation and as a shorthand for a routine of daily study or deliberate practice. Some instructors use it as a lighthearted reminder to maintain consistency rather than relying on marathon sessions.

Variants: Related phrases include "estudia, estudia" and "estudia todos los días" and "estudia, estudia" used as hashtags or captions. Memetic variants sometimes pair the phrase with imagery of clocks, calendars, or gamified progress trackers.

Reception: Reception is mixed. Proponents view it as an accessible, non-authoritative reminder that reframing study as a regular habit can improve outcomes. Critics argue that slogans alone do not guarantee learning and may oversimplify study effectiveness or neglect other study skills.

See also: Study habit, Motivation in education, Spaced repetition.