Aprendía (en. I was learning)

/apɾenˈði.a/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The action of acquiring knowledge or skills.

When I was a child, I learned to play chess.

Cuando era niño, aprendía a jugar ajedrez.

The process by which knowledge is acquired.

While traveling, I learned about different cultures.

Mientras viajaba, aprendía sobre diferentes culturas.

Difficulties that arise in the educational process.

In school, I learned from my classmates' mistakes.

En la escuela, aprendía de los errores de mis compañeros.

From Latin 'apprehendere', meaning 'to grasp' or 'to seize'.

Learning by heart

Acquiring knowledge in a literal and precise way.

Aprender de memoria

Learning on the go

Acquiring knowledge or skills in the moment, without prior preparation.

Aprender sobre la marcha

Learning from others' experiences

Gaining lessons or understanding through the experiences of others.

Aprender en cabeza ajena

learning

Process of acquiring knowledge.

aprendizaje

learning

Act or effect of learning.

aprendimiento

learned

One who has acquired knowledge.

aprendido

Doing it on your own.

I learned to drive by myself, I didn't go to classes.

Aprendí a manejar solo, no fui a clases.

Taking an informal course or lesson.

I went to a workshop and learned to play the guitar.

Fui a un taller y aprendí a tocar guitarra.