How to Say “I Will Learn Spanish” in Spanish

Aprenderé español
/apɾendeɾe espaɲol/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will learn spanish" is translated into Spanish as Aprenderé español.
A statement expressing the intention to acquire knowledge of the Spanish language in the future.

Which one should you use?

The phrase Voy a aprender español is a common alternative using the periphrastic future to express intention, which translates to "I am going to learn Spanish".

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb Aprenderé is the first-person singular future indicative form of aprender. In Spanish, names of languages like español are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

How do you pronounce it?

/apɾendeɾe espaɲol/

Did you know?

  • The word español may trace its roots back to a Punic word meaning 'coast of hyraxes'.
  • Historically, people in the region did not use the word español to identify themselves, but instead referred to themselves as cristiano to denote their shared religious identity.

Examples in context

  • Aprenderé español el próximo año.
    I will learn Spanish next year.
  • Si voy a Madrid, aprenderé español.
    If I go to Madrid, I will learn Spanish.
  • Aprenderé español para mi nuevo trabajo.
    I will learn Spanish for my new job.

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing their future travel plans.

  1. Elena

    ¿Vas a viajar a Latinoamérica?
    Are you going to travel to Latin America?
  2. Daniel

    Sí, y aprenderé español pronto.
    Yes, and I will learn Spanish soon.
  3. Elena

    Eso es genial, Daniel.
    That is great, Daniel.
  4. Daniel

    Gracias, Elena.
    Thanks, Elena.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries español, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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