aprendiendo
“aprendiendo” means “learning” in Spanish (acquiring knowledge or skill).
learning
Also: acquiring, picking up
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Mi hijo está aprendiendo a leer en la escuela.
A1My son is learning to read at school.
Hemos estado aprendiendo mucho sobre la historia del arte.
A2We have been learning a lot about art history.
Ella sigue aprendiendo el idioma, aunque ya habla bien.
B1She keeps learning the language, even though she already speaks well.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'aprendiendo'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *apprehendere*, which meant 'to grasp,' 'to seize,' or 'to take hold of.' Over time, this evolved in Spanish to mean 'to grasp mentally' or 'to take hold of knowledge.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aprendiendo' a verb or an adjective?
'Aprendiendo' is a special verb form called a gerund. It is always used to describe an action that is ongoing or currently happening, usually right after the verb 'estar' (to be).
Why does 'aprender' use '-iendo' and not '-ando'?
The rule is simple: verbs whose base form ends in '-er' or '-ir' (like *aprender* or *vivir*) always form their '-ing' word with '-iendo'. Only verbs ending in '-ar' use '-ando'.