quiero aprender
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to learn" is translated into Spanish as quiero aprender.
quiero aprender is a statement used to express a desire to acquire new knowledge or skills.
Which one should you use?
While quiero aprender expresses a desire, the phrase tengo que aprender expresses a necessity or obligation to learn.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase quiero aprender uses the first-person singular conjugation of querer (to want) and the infinitive aprender (to learn). When aprender is followed by another verb to indicate learning a skill, you must include the preposition a, as in aprender a.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ/
Did you know?
- The verb aprender is a close linguistic cousin to the English word 'apprehend'. While we use the latter for catching criminals, both words share the root of 'grasping' or 'taking hold' of something.
- The word querer in quiero aprender can also mean 'to love' when referring to people, though in this phrase it strictly means 'to want'.
- While quiero aprender is direct, in many Spanish-speaking cultures it is more common to use the conditional quisiera aprender to sound more polite and less demanding.
Examples in context
- Es que quiero aprender.It's because I want to learn.This sentence is useful for explaining a reason for a situation using quiero aprender.Tatoeba #4371692 by umano, translation #9194596 by DJ_Saidez
- Quiero aprender a manejar.I want to learn to drive.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to learn a specific skill using quiero aprender.Tatoeba #8769262 by SemperAutumnus, translation #8069222 by CK
- Quiero aprender a dibujar.I want to learn how to draw.Tatoeba #9062106 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #8056920 by CK
- Me gustaría aprender español para poder comunicarme con más personas.I would like to learn Spanish to be able to communicate with more people.
- Quisiera aprender español para poder viajar por muchos países hispanohablantes.I would like to learn Spanish to be able to travel through many Spanish-speaking countries.
- Quiero aprender español para hablar con mis amigos hispanohablantes.I want to learn Spanish to talk with my Spanish-speaking friends.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about a new hobby at a cafe.
- MateoQuiero aprender un idioma nuevo.I want to learn a new language.
- Elena¿De verdad, Mateo?Really, Mateo?
- MateoSí, quiero aprender mucho este año.Yes, I want to learn a lot this year.
- ElenaEs una idea excelente.It is an excellent idea.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprender, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
