aprende
/ah-PREN-deh/
learns
When he, she, or it learns something, we use the verb form aprende.
aprende(verb)
learns
?He/she/it learns
,is learning
?Continuous action
picks up
?Skill acquisition
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'El/Ella/Usted' Form
This form is used for a single person who is not you or the person you are talking directly to (he, she, or it), OR when speaking politely/formally to one person (Usted).
Regular -ER Verb
Since 'aprender' is regular, its endings follow a predictable pattern. Just remove the '-er' and add the correct ending for the person performing the action.
⭐ Usage Tips
Learning vs. Studying
While 'estudiar' means 'to study' (the process), 'aprender' means 'to learn' (the result of gaining knowledge). They are close but not interchangeable.
To give a direct command to a friend to Learn!, we use the imperative form ¡Aprende!
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
The Informal Command ('Tú' Imperative)
For most regular verbs, the informal command form (telling 'tú' what to do) is exactly the same as the 'él/ella/usted' present tense form. So, 'aprende' means both 'he/she learns' and 'Learn!'.
Negative Commands are Different
To tell someone not to learn, you must change the form: 'No aprendas' (Don't learn). This uses a special verb form (the subjunctive).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the tú command rule
Mistake: "Using the infinitive for a command: 'Tú aprender rápido.'"
Correction: Use the command form: '¡Aprende rápido!' (Learn quickly!)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aprende
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'aprende' as a command?
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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.