imparare
/im.paˈra.re/
To learn in Italian is imparare.
imparare is the standard and most universal term for "to learn" in Italian. It is used for acquiring a skill or knowledge.
Which one should you use?
While imparare means to learn, it is different from studiare, which means to study (the act of studying).
How does it change in a sentence?
imparare is a transitive verb and can take a direct object without a preposition, such as imparare qualcosa (to learn something). When followed by another verb, imparare requires the preposition a, as in imparare a.
How do you pronounce it?
/im.paˈra.re/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word disimparare exists in Italian, meaning 'to unlearn' or to break a habit, a concept that English often expresses with a phrase rather than a single verb.
- The word imparare shares a common root with the French verb emparer, which means 'to seize' or 'to take possession of'.
- In Italian, if you say ho imparato a memoria, you are not just learning but 'learning by heart' or memorizing something exactly.
Examples in context
- È veloce ad imparare.He is quick to learn.This sentence shows how to describe someone who is quick to learn using imparare.Tatoeba #2435896 by Guybrush88, translation #298441 by Jesse
- Ho molto da imparare.I have a lot to learn.This sentence uses imparare to express having a lot to learn.Tatoeba #3528974 by Guybrush88, translation #2060035 by CK
- Tu cosa vuoi imparare?What do you want to learn?This sentence uses imparare to ask someone what they want to learn.Tatoeba #3379208 by Guybrush88, translation #2220939 by CK
- Mi piacerebbe acquisire maggiori conoscenze sulla storia italianaI would like to learn more about Italian history.
- Sto studiando l'arte rinascimentaleI am learning about Renaissance art.
- Sto imparando a ballare la salsa.I am learning to dance salsa.
- Voglio imparare l'italiano perché amo viaggiare in Italia.I want to learn Italian because I love traveling to Italy.
- Mi piace imparare nuove parole ogni giorno.I enjoy learning new words every day.
- 1020 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco and Martina are discussing their hobbies at a cafe.
- FrancescoVoglio imparare a suonare la chitarra.I want to learn to play the guitar.
- MartinaÈ un'idea bellissima, Francesco!That is a wonderful idea, Francesco!
- FrancescoConosci un bravo insegnante?Do you know a good teacher?
- MartinaSì, posso aiutarti a imparare.Yes, I can help you learn.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry imparare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries imparare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
