aprende
“aprende” means “learns” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
learns, is learning
Also: picks up
📝 In Action
Mi hijo aprende muy rápido en la escuela.
A1My son learns very quickly at school.
Usted aprende español con esta aplicación.
A1You (formal) learn Spanish with this application.
Ella siempre aprende de sus errores.
A2She always learns from her mistakes.
Learn!
Also: Pick it up!
📝 In Action
¡Aprende esta lección antes del examen!
A1Learn this lesson before the exam!
Si quieres mejorar, ¡aprende de tus errores!
A2If you want to improve, learn from your mistakes!
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: aprende
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'aprende' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'aprender' comes from the Latin word *apprehendere*, which originally meant 'to seize' or 'to grasp.' Over time, this evolved figuratively to mean 'to grasp knowledge' or 'to acquire knowledge.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'aprende' means 'he/she/it learns' or 'Learn!'?
You can tell by the context and punctuation. If the sentence has a subject (like 'él' or 'mi amigo') and describes a fact, it means 'learns'. If it starts with an exclamation mark or is the first word in a sentence directed at someone, it’s usually the command form, 'Learn!'
Is 'aprender' a regular verb?
Yes, 'aprender' is a regular verb. This is great news because it means its conjugations follow the standard, predictable pattern for verbs that end in -ER.