aprendiste
“aprendiste” means “you learned” in Spanish (referring to a single completed action in the past (informal 'tú')).
you learned, did you learn
Also: you found out
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¿Qué aprendiste en la clase de historia ayer?
A1What did you learn in history class yesterday?
Aprendiste a cocinar muy rápido, ¡felicidades!
A2You learned to cook very quickly, congratulations!
Después del error, aprendiste la lección, ¿verdad?
B1After the mistake, you learned the lesson, right?
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Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Comes from the Latin verb *apprehendere*, which literally meant 'to seize' or 'to grasp.' Over time, the meaning shifted from physically grasping something to mentally grasping knowledge.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aprendiste' formal or informal?
'Aprendiste' is the informal 'tú' form. If you were speaking to an older person or someone you wanted to show respect to, you would use the formal form: 'Usted aprendió'.
If I want to say 'You were learning' (ongoing action), how do I change 'aprendiste'?
You would use the Imperfect tense, which is 'aprendías'. The Imperfect is used for actions that were continuous or habitual in the past, not completed at a specific time.