aprendo
/apɾendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I learn" is aprendo in Spanish.
The phrase is a form of the verb aprender, which means "to learn".
How does it change in a sentence?
aprendo is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb aprender. If you want to express "i learned" in the past tense, use the preterite form aprendí. To express "i will learn" in the future tense, use the form aprenderé.
How do you pronounce it?
/apɾendo/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word for 'learning' is closely related to the Latin apprehendere, which is also the root of the English word 'apprehend' used for arresting suspects.
- The verb aprender shares a root with prender, which means 'to seize' or 'to catch'. Historically, learning was viewed as 'catching' or 'grasping' knowledge.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase aprenderse (the reflexive form of aprender) is used when someone memorizes something by heart, rather than just understanding a concept.
Examples in context
- Aprendo esta lengua solo.I learn the language by myself.This sentence shows how to use aprendo when talking about learning a language alone.Tatoeba #10092109 by Shishir, translation #1335231 by Saney
- Aprendo mucho de mi padre.I learn a lot from my father.This sentence shows how to use aprendo when talking about learning from a person.Tatoeba #2972283 by marcelostockle, translation #2055335 by Dejo
- Aprendo francés en la escuela.I learn French at school.This sentence shows how to use aprendo when talking about learning a language at school.Tatoeba #5755877 by arh, translation #5486527 by CK
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about their hobbies.
- Elena¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre, Daniel?What do you do in your free time, Daniel?
- DanielLeo que libros nuevos y aprendo cocina.I read new books and I learn cooking.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Yo aprendo guitarra ahora.That's great! I learn guitar now.
- DanielEso suena muy divertido, Elena.That sounds very fun, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
