Aprendí (en. I learned)

/apɾenˈdi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To acquire knowledge or skill through study or experience.
I learned to play the guitar last year.
Yo aprendí a tocar la guitarra el año pasado.
To assimilate new information.
I learned about the history of art in my class today.
Aprendí sobre la historia del arte en mi clase de hoy.
To gain an understanding or a concept.
She learned the lesson quickly.
Ella aprendió la lección rápidamente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'apprehendere', which means 'to grasp' or 'to take'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to memorize
To memorize something completely.
aprender de memoria
you don't learn on the fly
Indicates that time is needed to learn.
no se aprende al vuelo
learn on the go
Learning while in the process.
aprender sobre la marcha

Related Words

apprentice
A person who is in the process of acquiring knowledge or skills.
aprendiz
learning
Process of acquiring knowledge.
aprendizaje
learned
One who has acquired knowledge.
aprendido

Slang Meanings

To learn something quickly without much reflection.
I learned the trick right away, it was easy.
Aprendí el truco al toque, fue fácil.
To understand something that was previously confusing.
After talking to him, I learned the play.
Después de hablar con él, aprendí la jugada.