Aprendieron (en. Learned)

/a.pɾen.'dje.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To acquire knowledge or skill in something.
They learned to play the guitar.
Ellos aprendieron a tocar la guitarra.
To assimilate information or knowledge through teaching.
While studying, they learned about history.
Mientras estudiaban, aprendieron sobre la historia.
To receive and process new information.
The students learned the lesson quickly.
Los estudiantes aprendieron la lección rápidamente.
To obtain a response or solution through experience.
They learned to solve difficult problems.
Aprendieron a resolver problemas difíciles.

Etymology

From Latin 'apprehendere', which means 'to grasp or seize'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they learned to fly
They acquired the ability to fly.
aprendieron a volar
they learned from their mistakes
They gained knowledge from their failures.
aprendieron de sus errores
they learned to coexist
They developed skills to live in a community.
aprendieron a convivir

Related Words

learn
To acquire knowledge or skills.
aprender
learning
The process of acquiring new knowledge.
aprendizaje
teacher
A person who teaches or instructs.
maestro

Slang Meanings

They learned from experience.
After that mistake, they learned along the way.
Después de ese error, aprendieron en el camino.
It became clear to them.
That lesson stuck with them.
Esa lección les quedó aprendida.