aprendido
“aprendido” means “learned” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
learned, acquired
Also: mastered
📝 In Action
Hemos aprendido mucho sobre la cultura local.
A2We have learned a lot about the local culture.
¿Ya has aprendido a nadar?
A1Have you learned how to swim yet?
learned, educated
Also: acquired
📝 In Action
El profesor es un hombre muy aprendido en historia.
B2The professor is a very learned man in history.
Sus modales no son innatos, son aprendidos.
B1His manners are not innate; they are acquired.
Tuvieron una conversación muy aprendida sobre filosofía.
C1They had a very intellectual conversation about philosophy.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aprendido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aprendido' as a descriptive adjective, not part of a compound tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Aprendido' comes from the verb 'aprender,' which traces back to the Latin word *apprehendere*. This literally meant 'to grasp,' 'to seize,' or 'to take hold of'—the idea being that when you learn something, you take hold of the knowledge.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'aprendido' ever change its ending when used with 'haber'?
No. When 'aprendido' is used with the verb 'haber' (to form perfect tenses like 'he aprendido'), it is fixed and always stays 'aprendido,' regardless of whether the speaker is male, female, or plural.
What is the feminine form of 'aprendido'?
The feminine form is 'aprendida.' You use this when describing a feminine noun, for example, 'una lección aprendida' (a learned lesson).