aprendizagem
/a.pɾẽ.d͡ʒiˈza.ʒẽj̃/feminine
Learning in Portuguese is translated as aprendizagem.
The word aprendizagem refers to the action or process of learning. It is derived from the verb aprender, which means to learn. If you want to express the colloquial idea of "getting the hang of it" or "getting the knack" of something, you can use the phrase Pegar o jeito.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)
Which one should you use?
While aprendizagem is the standard term for the process of learning, the masculine noun aprendizado is a common synonym often used in Brazil to refer to the same concept.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, aprendizagem is commonly used to express "learning".
How does it change in a sentence?
aprendizagem is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has five syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable: /a.pɾẽ.dʒiˈza.ʒẽj̃/.
Did you know?
- The word aprendizagem shares a common ancestor with the English word 'apprentice', as both trace back to the same root describing someone who is learning a trade.
- The word aprendizagem ends with a nasal vowel sound, which is a characteristic of Portuguese that does not exist in Spanish, its closest relative.
- The suffix -agem in aprendizagem is often used in Portuguese to denote a process or a collective result, similar to the English suffix -age in 'drainage'.
Examples in context
- Em segundo, inicia a aprendizagem visual.Second, it initiates visual learning.This sentence shows the use of aprendizagem in the context of visual learning.Tatoeba #8193115 by josivangoncalves, translation #8211937 by josivangoncalves
- Para experiência e aprendizagem não basta a eternidade.For experience and learning, eternity is not enough.This sentence uses aprendizagem to contrast experience and learning with eternity.Tatoeba #1154432 by tulio, translation #1815587 by inestpereira
- Você vai adorar o nosso método de Aprendizagem de Idiomas.You will love our method of Language Learning.This sentence demonstrates the use of aprendizagem within the name of a language learning method.Tatoeba #8221964 by josivangoncalves, translation #8222036 by josivangoncalves
- O aprendizado de um novo idioma é muito gratificanteLearning a new language is very rewarding
- A aquisição de conhecimento é um processo contínuoThe acquisition of knowledge is a continuous process
- A importância da educação e do aprendizado contínuoThe importance of education and continuous learning
- Estou aprendendo a tocar violãoI am learning to play the guitar
- Demorei um pouco para pegar o jeito desta atividadeIt took me a while to get the hang of this activity
- Quero entender mais sobre história do BrasilI want to learn more about Brazilian history
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Juliana are discussing a training course at work.
- RodrigoVocê gostou da nossa metodologia de aprendizagem?Did you like our learning methodology?
- JulianaSim, achei a aprendizagem bem dinâmica.Yes, I found the learning very dynamic.
- RodrigoQue bom que Juliana aprovou o curso.I'm glad that Juliana approved the course.
- JulianaAgora quero aplicar tudo no trabalho.Now I want to apply everything at work.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “learning” translations and entries aprendizagem, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprendizagem, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
