sigo aprendiendo
/siɡo apɾendjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "still learning" is translated into Spanish as sigo aprendiendo.
This phrase is used to say that one is continuing to acquire knowledge or a skill.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb seguir (to continue/follow) in the first-person singular present tense and the gerund aprendiendo (learning).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the verb seguir followed by a gerund is the standard way to express that an action is ongoing or continuing in the present. You can change the subject by changing the conjugation of the verb: use sigues aprendiendo for "you (informal) are still learning" and sigue aprendiendo for "he/she is still learning".
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡo apɾendjendo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, experts may use sigo aprendiendo even when they have mastered a subject. This is a social strategy used to show 'humildad' and avoid appearing arrogant.
- The word aprendiendo is a distant relative of the English word 'apprentice'. Both come from the Latin word for 'seizing' or 'grasping' an idea.
- If you say sigo aprendiendo in a classroom, you might accidentally imply you are 'following' the lesson physically rather than just acquiring knowledge. In certain contexts, seguir can mean to physically trail or follow behind someone.
Examples in context
- Sigo en proceso de aprendizaje y valoro cada oportunidad para practicar.I'm still in the learning process and value every opportunity to practice.
- Sigo aprendiendo y cada día me siento más cómodo hablando en español.I'm still learning, and every day I feel more comfortable speaking in Spanish.
- No dejo de aprender y lo disfruto mucho.I don't stop learning, and I enjoy it greatly.
- Sigo aprendiendo español.I am still learning Spanish.
- Todavía sigo aprendiendo a cocinar.I am still learning how to cook.
- Aún sigo aprendiendo de mis errores.I am still learning from my mistakes.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their piano lessons.
- ElenaElena, ¿ya sabes tocar el piano?Elena, do you know how to play the piano already?
- AlejandroNo, sigo aprendiendo con mi profesor.No, I am still learning with my teacher.
- ElenaEs un instrumento muy difícil.It is a very difficult instrument.
- AlejandroSí, pero me gusta mucho.Yes, but I like it a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
