Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to learn" in Spanish: aprender
aprender
To learn in Spanish is aprender. Say yo aprendo and tú aprendes. Aprender a + infinitive means learn how to do something.
Language goal
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How to pronounce aprender
Say it
ah-pren-DEHR / ah-PREN-doh / ah-PREN-dehs
/a.pɾen.ˈdeɾ/
ah-pren-DEHR. Yo aprendo is ah-PREN-doh. Tú aprendes is ah-PREN-dehs.
"to learn" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| aprender | to learn Dictionary infinitive. | Dictionary infinitive. |
| yo aprendo | I learn Present first person. | Present first person. |
| tú aprendes | you learn Informal present. | Informal present. |
| aprender a nadar | to learn to swim Skill with a. | Skill with a. |
| aprendí | I learned Simple past. | Simple past. |
How to use aprender in real life
- 1Language goal
Aprendo español con canciones todos los días.
I learn Spanish with songs every day.
Aprendo is first person.
- 2Class feedback
¿Aprendes rápido con la app?
Do you learn fast with the app?
Aprendes with tú.
- 3New skill
Quiero aprender a manejar este año.
I want to learn to drive this year.
Aprender a + infinitive.
Mistakes English speakers make with aprender
Incorrect: Yo aprender español fácil.
Correct: Yo aprendo español fácil. / Estoy aprendiendo español.
Conjugate aprender: yo aprendo.
Incorrect: Aprendo nadar sin a.
Correct: Aprendo a nadar.
Skills need aprender a before the infinitive.
Good to know
Aprender is the go-to verb for skills and languages. Estudiar is sit with books; aprender is what sticks. Teachers often ask ¿Qué aprendiste hoy? after class.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about a new hobby
ChatPal
¿Aprendes guitarra este mes?
Are you learning guitar this month?
You
Sí. Aprendo tres acordes nuevos.
Yes. I learn three new chords.
ChatPal
Qué genial. Yo aprendo con videos cortos.
Awesome. I learn with short videos.
You
Pásame el link después, por favor.
Send me the link later, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to learn" in Spanish
How do I say I learn?
Yo aprendo.
Learn to swim?
Aprender a nadar.
Aprender vs estudiar?
Aprender = learn; estudiar = study material.
How do you pronounce aprender?
ah-pren-DEHR, stress on DEHR.
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