Quiero aprender español
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ espaɲol/from spelling rules
Quiero aprender español is the Spanish way to say "I want to learn Spanish".
This phrase is used to express a desire to acquire knowledge of the Spanish language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Quiero (I want), aprender (to learn) and español (Spanish).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you can say Quiero aprender español. In Argentina, you might say Me encantaría aprender español to mean "I would love to learn Spanish".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb querer (to want) is conjugated in the first-person singular present indicative as quiero. The verb aprender (to learn) remains in its infinitive form because it follows the conjugated verb quiero.
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo apɾendeɾ espaɲol/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly capitalize the names of languages. However, in Spanish, español should not be capitalized unless it starts a sentence.
Did you know?
- The root of español may come from a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes', which are small mammals resembling rabbits.
Examples in context
- Quiero aprender español.I want to learn Spanish.Tatoeba #5969803 by Adelpa, translation #5969801 by Adelpa
- Me gustaría aprender español para ampliar mis oportunidades laborales.I would like to learn Spanish to expand my job opportunities.
- Me encantaría aprender español porque me gusta la cultura y quiero poder comunicarme con más personas.I would love to learn Spanish because I like the culture and I want to be able to communicate with more people.
- Quiero aprender español para mi viaje.I want to learn Spanish for my trip.
- Si tengo tiempo, quiero aprender español.If I have time, I want to learn Spanish.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their future plans at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Por qué estudias tanto?Why are you studying so much?
- JavierPorque quiero aprender español.Because I want to learn Spanish.
- LucíaEs una meta excelente, Javier.It is an excellent goal, Javier.
- JavierGracias, Lucía. Es muy divertido.Thanks, Lucía. It is very fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprender, español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
