What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Quiero (I want), aprender (to learn), más (more) and español (Spanish).
Which one should you use?
While Quiero aprender más español is a direct statement, you can use Me gustaría aprender más español to sound more polite and less demanding. For a more formal tone, you can say Quisiera aprender más español (I would like to learn more Spanish), Me gustaría ampliar mis conocimientos de español (I would like to expand my Spanish knowledge) or Estoy interesado/a en aprender más español (I am interested in learning more Spanish).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you can use the word mejorar to express the desire to improve Spanish. In Spain, you can use the phrases más modismos españoles (more Spanish idioms) or más expresiones españolas (more Spanish expressions).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer (to want) is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative as quiero to express the speaker's current desire. The verb aprender (to learn) is used in its infinitive form because it follows the conjugated verb quiero.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ mas espaɲol/
When do people say it?
If you express your desire to learn, a common response you might hear is ¡Buena suerte! (Good luck!).
Did you know?
- The term español might actually have roots in an ancient Punic phrase meaning 'coast of hyraxes'. This stems from a theory linking the name 'Hispānia' to the Phoenician word for the small mammal.
Examples in context
- Quiero aprender más español este año.I want to learn more Spanish this year.
- Por eso, quiero aprender más español.That is why I want to learn more Spanish.
- Quiero aprender más español para mi trabajo.I want to learn more Spanish for my job.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are talking about their hobbies.
- ElenaQuiero aprender más español.I want to learn more Spanish.
- DanielEso es una gran idea, Elena.That is a great idea, Elena.
- Elena¿Me puedes ayudar tú, Daniel?Can you help me, Daniel?
- DanielSí, yo te ayudo con gusto.Yes, I will help you gladly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprender, español, más, CC BY-SA 4.0.
