problema de aprendizaje
/pɾoblema de apɾendiθaxe/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'learning disability' is translated into Spanish as problema de aprendizaje.
This term refers to a disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner.
Meaning: disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase problema de aprendizaje literally translates to 'learning problem'.
Which one should you use?
While problema de aprendizaje is common, dificultad de aprendizaje is often used in educational and clinical contexts to sound slightly less severe, as it translates to 'learning difficulty'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'learning disabilities', change problema to problemas de aprendizaje.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoblema de apɾendiθaxe/
Did you know?
- The root of aprendizaje is linked to the Latin word apprehendere, meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp', suggesting that learning is the act of mentally seizing an idea.
- While English speakers use 'disability', Spanish speakers often prefer dificultad to avoid the heavy social stigma sometimes attached to the word discapacidad.
- The suffix -aje in aprendizaje is a linguistic inheritance from Old French and Occitan, rather than directly from Latin.
Examples in context
- María tiene una discapacidad de aprendizaje que dificulta su progreso académico.Maria has a learning disability that hinders her academic progress.
- El estudiante presenta dificultades de aprendizaje en áreas como la lectura y la escritura.The student presents learning difficulties in areas such as reading and writing.
- Mi hermana tiene problemas de aprendizaje, así que necesita apoyo adicional en el colegio.My sister has learning problems, so she needs extra support at school.
- Él tiene un problema de aprendizaje.He has a learning disability.
- El diagnóstico indica un problema de aprendizaje.The diagnosis indicates a learning disability.
- ¿Es un problema de aprendizaje o algo más?Is it a learning disability or something else?
Example conversation
Two parents discussing their children's school progress.
- MateoMaría, ¿cómo le va a tu hijo en la escuela?María, how is your son doing in school?
- MaríaBien, pero descubrimos que tiene un problema de aprendizaje.Well, but we found out he has a learning disability.
- MateoSiento mucho escuchar eso, Mateo.I am sorry to hear that, Mateo.
- MaríaGracias, ahora estamos buscando un tutor especializado.Thank you, now we are looking for a specialized tutor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprendizaje, de, problema, CC BY-SA 4.0.
