aprendido
/ah-pren-DEE-doh/
learned
Aprendido (learned) used as a verb form refers to the successful completion of the action of learning.
aprendido(Verb Form)
learned
?as part of a compound tense
,acquired
?skill or knowledge
mastered
?a difficult skill
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
This form, 'aprendido,' is always used after the helper verb 'haber' (to have) to create sentences like 'I have learned' or 'We had learned.' It never changes based on the person.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on 'Haber'
Remember that 'aprendido' itself does not change; it's the verb 'haber' that changes to tell you who learned and when (e.g., 'Yo he aprendido,' 'Ellos han aprendido').
When used as an adjective, aprendido describes a person who is knowledgeable or well-read.
aprendido(Adjective)
learned
?knowledgeable person
,educated
?having extensive knowledge
acquired
?describing a habit or skill
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
When 'aprendido' is used as a descriptive word (adjective), it must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'aprendido' (masculine singular), 'aprendida' (feminine singular), 'aprendidos' (masculine plural), 'aprendidas' (feminine plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Adjective vs. Verb Form
Mistake: "Using 'es aprendido' (it is learned) when you mean 'ha aprendido' (it has learned)."
Correction: Use 'ser' or 'estar' + 'aprendido' only when describing a permanent state or quality ('Es un hábito aprendido'). Use 'haber' + 'aprendido' for an action that just finished ('Él ha aprendido').
✏️ 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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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).