Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Aprender: to learn
aprender
Pronunciation: ah-prehn-DEHR (stress the capital letters)
Aprender means “to learn” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to learn
- How to say it: ah-prehn-DEHR
- Present: yo aprendo, tú aprendes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “aprender” means and how to use it
Aprender means “to learn.” When it is followed by an infinitive, use “a”: aprender a cocinar.
How to conjugate “aprender”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | aprendo | I |
| tú | aprendes | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | aprende | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | aprendemos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | aprenden | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo aprendí, él aprendió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | aprendido | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Aprendo palabras nuevas cada día.I learn new words every day.
- Quiero aprender a bailar.I want to learn to dance.
- Mis hijos aprenden rápido.My children learn quickly.
Usage tip
Say “aprender a” plus an infinitive: aprendo a nadar. Do not use “aprender” for finding out news; use “enterarse.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to learn” in Spanish?
“to learn” in Spanish is “aprender.” It is pronounced ah-prehn-DEHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “aprender”?
Say ah-prehn-DEHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “aprender”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “aprendí” and “él” is “aprendió.” The past participle is “aprendido.”
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