Aprendió (en. Learned)

a-pren-DIÓ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To acquire knowledge or skill through study, experience, or teaching.
He learned to play the guitar when he was a child.
Él aprendió a tocar la guitarra cuando era niño.
To assimilate something that has been taught or said.
She learned the lesson by heart.
Ella aprendió la lección de memoria.
To gain experience in an activity or situation.
He learned from his mistakes at work.
Aprendió de sus errores en el trabajo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

learn from mistakes
take lessons from past experiences
aprender de los errores
one does not learn overnight
knowledge is acquired with time and practice
no se aprende de la noche a la mañana
learned on the go
acquired knowledge or skills while performing an activity
aprendió sobre la marcha

Related Words

learn
acquire knowledge or skills
aprender
apprentice
a person who is learning a skill
aprendiz
teach
transmit knowledge or skills to someone
enseñar

Slang Meanings

He learned quickly.
That boy learned on the fly on his first day of work.
Ese chico aprendió al vuelo en su primer día de trabajo.
He learned something new and useful.
She learned a trick that will be very helpful for her task.
Ella aprendió un truco que le será de gran ayuda en su tarea.