aprendizaje
/apɾendiˈθaxe/masculine
The Spanish word for the noun 'learning' is aprendizaje.
aprendizaje refers to the noun representing the process of learning. It is derived from the infinitive verb aprender, which means 'to learn'.
Meaning: action of the verb (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use aprendizaje when you are referring to 'learning' as a noun or a process. If you want to describe the continuous action of someone currently learning, you would use the gerund aprendiendo instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
aprendizaje is a masculine noun and is frequently used with the definite article el, as in el aprendizaje.
How do you pronounce it?
/apɾendiˈθaxe/
Did you know?
- The core of the word, aprendiz, shares an ancient root with the English word 'apprentice', showing how both languages track the same historical concept of a student.
- The suffix -aje in aprendizaje is a linguistic inheritance from Old French and Old Occitan, rather than coming directly from Latin.
- The word aprendizaje is used in the term aprendizaje automático, which is the standard translation for 'machine learning' in computer science.
Examples in context
- Este es un buen entorno de aprendizaje.This is a good learning environment.This sentence shows how to describe a learning environment using aprendizaje.Tatoeba #1370056 by marcelostockle, translation #680831 by Source_VOA
- Tom tiene un trastorno del aprendizaje.Tom has a learning disorder.This sentence uses aprendizaje to describe a learning disorder.Tatoeba #6881781 by diegohn, translation #2060077 by CK
- La repetición es la madre del aprendizaje.Repetition is the father of learning.This sentence illustrates a common proverb regarding the process of aprendizaje.Tatoeba #1125949 by cueyayotl, translation #1123916 by AlanF_US
- He aprendido mucho de mis profesores.I have learned a lot from my teachers.
- Ella está aprendiendo a tocar el piano.She is learning to play the piano.
- Es importante adquirir conocimientos para avanzar en la vida.It is important to acquire knowledge to progress in life.
- El curso me permitirá adquirir nuevos conocimientos en la materia.The course will allow me to acquire new knowledge in the subject.
- Tengo que estudiar mucho para el examen final.I have to study a lot for the final exam.
- Me aprendí de memoria el poema que nos asignaron.I memorized the poem we were assigned.
- Los niños se aprendieron de memoria todas las capitales del mundo.The children memorized all the world capitals.
- 37 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are talking about their language classes.
- DanielMe gusta mucho el aprendizaje del español.I really like the learning of Spanish.
- MaríaA mí también, aunque es difícil.Me too, although it is difficult.
- Daniel¿Crees que el aprendizaje es lento?Do you think the learning is slow?
- MaríaNo, creo que avanzamos rápido.No, I think we are progressing fast.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “learning” translations and entries aprendizaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aprendizaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
