Aprender (en. Learn)

/a.pɾenˈdeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To acquire knowledge about something.

I am learning Spanish so I can travel to Latin America.

Estoy aprendiendo español para poder viajar a Latinoamérica.

To develop a skill or ability.

She has been learning to play the piano for a year.

Ella aprende a tocar el piano desde hace un año.

To receive information and assimilate it.

Children learn quickly when they are taught in a fun way.

Los niños aprenden rápidamente cuando se les enseña de manera divertida.

From the Latin word 'apprendere', which means 'to take, seize, or grasp'.

learn by heart

Memorizing information without deep understanding.

aprender de memoria

learn to fly

Gaining independence and necessary skills.

aprender a volar

learn in practice

Acquiring knowledge through experience.

aprender en la práctica

learning

The process of acquiring knowledge.

aprendizaje

apprentice

A person who is learning a trade or knowledge.

aprendiz

instruction

The act of teaching or imparting knowledge.

instrucción

Learn the hard way

I had to learn the hard way when I was put on the team.

Tuve que aprender a la fuerza cuando me pusieron en el equipo.

Learn the basics

She only wants to learn the basics to avoid complications.

Ella solo quiere aprender lo básico para no complicarse.