Todavía estoy aprendiendo
/todabia estoi apɾendjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I am still learning' is translated into Spanish as Todavía estoy aprendiendo.
This phrase is used to express that you have not yet mastered a particular skill or subject.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of todavía (still/yet), estoy (I am) and aprendiendo (learning).
Which one should you use?
You can replace todavía with aún to say the same thing, as they are often interchangeable in this context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, it is common to say Aún estoy aprendiendo, while in Spain, people sometimes use Sigo en proceso de aprendizaje.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present continuous tense (estar + gerund) to describe an ongoing process. Using todavía implies that the learning process has been happening for some time and is expected to continue.
When do people say it?
If you tell someone you are still learning, a person might respond with ¡Ánimo!, which means "Cheer up!"
Did you know?
- The word aprendiendo comes from the root aprender, which is linked to the concept of 'taking' or 'catching' something, much like one 'catches' a cold or a ball.
- The word todavía comes from the Latin tota via, which literally translates to 'all the way'.
- If you use the form Sigo aprendiendo, you are using the verb seguir, which means 'to follow' but acts as 'to continue' in this context.
Examples in context
- Sigo aprendiendo español todos los días.I am still learning Spanish every day.
- Todavía estoy aprendiendo las reglas gramaticales.I am still learning the grammar rules.
- Continúo aprendiendo nuevos vocablos.I continue learning new vocabulary words.
- Sigo en proceso de aprender español, pero ya puedo tener conversaciones básicas.I am still in the process of learning Spanish, but I can already have basic conversations.
- Aún me estoy familiarizando con el idioma, pero estoy emocionado/a por mejorar.I am still getting acquainted with the language, but I am excited to improve.
- Todavía estoy aprendiendo español.I am still learning Spanish.
- Todavía estoy aprendiendo a conducir.I am still learning to drive.
- Todavía estoy aprendiendo a tocar la guitarra.I am still learning to play the guitar.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are talking about a cooking class.
- SofíaTu cocina es increíble, Sofía.Your cooking is incredible, Sofía.
- MateoGracias, pero todavía estoy aprendiendo.Thanks, but I am still learning.
- Sofía¿En qué curso estás ahora?What course are you in now?
- MateoEstoy tomando clases de repostería.I am taking baking classes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries todavía, CC BY-SA 4.0.
