estoy aprendiendo español
/estoi apɾendjendo espaɲol/from spelling rules
estoy aprendiendo español is the Spanish way to say "I am learning spanish".
This phrase is a direct statement used to communicate that you are currently in the process of studying the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of estoy (I am), aprendiendo (learning) and español (Spanish).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present continuous tense, which is formed by combining the verb estar with the present participle (gerund) aprendiendo.
Did you know?
- Some theories suggest a strange connection between the name of the country and the Hebrew word 'šap̄ā́n', which refers to a hyrax.
- Historically, many people living in the regions that are now Spain did not refer to themselves as españoles, but instead used the term cristianos to define their identity.
Examples in context
- Estoy aprendiendo español.I am learning Spanish.This sentence is useful for stating that you are currently learning Spanish using estoy aprendiendo español.Tatoeba #5044130 by cueyayotl, translation #4405664 by Evie
- Hola mamá, estoy aprendiendo español en la escuela nueva.Hi mom, I am learning Spanish at the new school.
- Me encuentro estudiando español porque me encanta la cultura hispana.I am currently studying Spanish because I love Hispanic culture.
- Estoy aprendiendo español poco a poco y me emociona poder comunicarme con más personas en el futuro.I am learning Spanish little by little, and I am excited to be able to communicate with more people in the future.
- Ahora estoy aprendiendo español con un profesor.Now I am learning Spanish with a teacher.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their language studies at a cafe.
- Elena¿Por qué estudias tanto?Why do you study so much?
- JavierPorque estoy aprendiendo español.Because I am learning Spanish.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero aprender.That's great! I want to learn too.
- JavierElena, puedes estudiar conmigo si quieres.Elena, you can study with me if you want.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
