Quiero aprender inglés
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ inɡles/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I want to learn english" is translated into Spanish as Quiero aprender inglés.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Quiero (I want), aprender (to learn) and inglés (English).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer (to want) is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative as quiero. To change the subject to "they" or "you all", the verb quiero changes to quieren.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ inɡles/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word aprender is a linguistic sibling of the English word 'apprehend'. While 'apprehend' now often refers to arresting a criminal, both words originally shared the sense of grasping or seizing an idea.
- In Spanish, languages like inglés are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence. This is a major difference from English, where 'English' is always capitalized.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, if you want to express a strong, urgent desire to learn, you might say Me muero por aprender, which literally translates to 'I am dying to learn'.
Examples in context
- Quiero aprender inglés.I want to learn English.Tatoeba #581768 by Leono, translation #1392525 by CN
- Quiero aprender inglés para poderme comunicar con todos los demás.I want to learn English so I can communicate with everyone else.Tatoeba #10049602 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10049600 by DJ_Saidez
- Quiero aprender inglés pronto.I want to learn English soon.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are talking about their language goals at a cafe.
- MateoQuiero aprender inglés este año.I want to learn English this year.
- Elena¿En serio, Mateo?Really, Mateo?
- MateoSí, es muy importante para mi trabajo.Yes, it is very important for my job.
- ElenaYo también quiero aprender, pero no tengo tiempo.I want to learn too, but I don't have time.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprender, inglés, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
