aprendizagem
/a.pɾẽ.d͡ʒiˈza.ʒẽj̃/feminine
Apprenticeship in Portuguese is aprendizagem.
The term refers to a system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed.
Meaning: system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed (noun)
Which one should you use?
While aprendizagem refers to the process of apprenticeship, aprendiz refers to the person (the apprentice) undergoing the training.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you can use aprendizagem to refer to apprenticeship. In Portugal, you can use Estágio profissional or Estágio de formação to refer to apprenticeship.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /a.pɾẽ.dʒiˈza.ʒẽj̃/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- The word aprendizagem evolved from the Provençal word aprendisage.
- In Brazil, the Lei da Aprendizagem creates a legal quota requiring medium and large companies to hire a minimum percentage of aprendiz workers to promote social inclusion.
- While aprendizagem means 'apprenticeship' in a professional context, it is also the standard term used in Portuguese psychology and education to describe the general process of 'learning'.
Examples in context
- Fulano está fazendo um estágio de formação profissional.Fulano is doing a professional training internship.
- Ciclano começou a aprendizagem para se tornar um eletricista.Ciclano started the apprenticeship to become an electrician.
- A empresa está oferecendo um programa de estágio para jovens aprendizes.The company is offering an internship program for young apprentices.
- A aprendizagem é fundamental para novos artesãos.Apprenticeship is fundamental for new artisans.
- Ele concluiu sua aprendizagem na marcenaria.He completed his apprenticeship at the carpentry shop.
Example conversation
Camila and Gabriel are discussing their career paths.
- CamilaVocê quer fazer uma aprendizagem em marcenaria?Do you want to do an apprenticeship in carpentry?
- GabrielSim, eu prefiro aprender na prática.Yes, I prefer to learn in practice.
- CamilaA aprendizagem é a melhor forma de começar.Apprenticeship is the best way to start.
- GabrielConcordo, vou procurar um mestre agora.I agree, I will look for a master now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apprenticeship” translations and entries aprendizagem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprendizagem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
