aprender cosas nuevas
/apɾendeɾ kosas nwebas/from spelling rules
To say "learn new things" in Spanish, you say aprender cosas nuevas.
The phrase aprender cosas nuevas is used to express the act of learning new things. You might also use aprender algo nuevo if you are referring to a single new thing or a general concept of novelty.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the infinitive verb aprender (to learn), the noun cosas (things) and the adjective nuevas (new).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Aprender cosas nuevas is commonly used throughout Latin America and Spain. In Mexico, you might use Aprender cosas distintas to convey the same idea.
Did you know?
- While aprender is the standard verb, in some highly informal slang, people might use pescar (to fish) to mean 'catching on' to a new concept.
- The Spanish word aprender is a cognate of the English word 'apprehend'. While 'apprehend' now often means to arrest someone, it originally meant to seize or grasp an idea with the mind.
- In Spanish, there is a subtle difference between aprender and estudiar. While 'estudiar' is the act of studying, aprender specifically refers to the successful result of actually acquiring the knowledge.
Examples in context
- Me gusta aprender cosas nuevas.I like to learn new things.This sentence shows how to express a liking for the activity using aprender cosas nuevas.Tatoeba #2079768 by marcelostockle, translation #2060340 by CK
- Nadie es tan viejo para no aprender cosas nuevas.Nobody is too old to learn new things.This sentence illustrates the idea that age does not prevent one from aprender cosas nuevas.Tatoeba #1423652 by marcelostockle, translation #956963 by CK
- Me encanta aprender cosas nuevas.I love to learn new things.This sentence expresses a strong preference for aprender cosas nuevas.Tatoeba #2428564 by MethodGT, translation #2428563 by linguist1967
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing their hobbies at a cafe.
- DanielMaría, ¿qué haces en tu tiempo libre?María, what do you do in your free time?
- MaríaMe gusta leer para aprender cosas nuevas.I like to read to learn new things.
- DanielA mí también me encanta aprender cosas nuevas.I also love learning new things.
- MaríaEs una forma excelente de mejorar.It is an excellent way to improve.
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.
