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aprendizaje

ah-pren-dee-SAH-hay/apɾendiˈsaxe/

learning

Also: acquisition, schooling
NounmA2
SpainLatin America
A child sitting on a grassy hill, intently reading a large open book.

📝 In Action

El aprendizaje de un nuevo idioma requiere mucha práctica.

A2

Learning a new language requires a lot of practice.

Cada niño tiene su propio ritmo de aprendizaje.

B1

Each child has their own learning pace.

El aprendizaje en línea se ha vuelto muy popular.

A2

Online learning has become very popular.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estudio (study)
  • instrucción (instruction)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • proceso de aprendizaje – learning process
  • curva de aprendizaje – learning curve
  • aprendizaje automático – machine learning

Idioms & Expressions

  • ser un aprendizaje – to be a learning experience (usually after a mistake)

apprenticeship

Also: internship
NounmB2formal
An experienced carpenter teaching a young person how to use a wooden plane on a workbench.

📝 In Action

El joven firmó un contrato de aprendizaje con el maestro carpintero.

B2

The young man signed an apprenticeship contract with the master carpenter.

Durante su aprendizaje, no recibía un salario completo.

B2

During his apprenticeship, he did not receive a full salary.

El aprendizaje es fundamental para conservar los oficios tradicionales.

C1

Apprenticeship is fundamental to preserving traditional trades.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • formación (training)
  • prácticas (internship/practice)

Antonyms

  • maestría (mastery)

Common Collocations

  • contrato de aprendizaje – apprenticeship contract
  • periodo de aprendizaje – apprenticeship period

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aprendizaje" in Spanish:

acquisition→apprenticeship→internship→learning→schooling→

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From the Spanish verb 'aprender' (to learn), which comes from the Latin word 'apprehendere', meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp.' It's a beautiful way to think of learning: your mind is literally 'grasping' new ideas.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: apprentissagePortuguese: aprendizagem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aprendizaje' used for both school and life lessons?

Yes! It can refer to formal schooling, the process of learning a hobby, or even 'lessons learned' from life experiences.

What is the difference between 'estudio' and 'aprendizaje'?

'Estudio' (study) refers to the act of reading or practicing, while 'aprendizaje' (learning) refers to the actual result or the overall process of acquiring the knowledge.

Can I use 'aprendizaje' to mean a university internship?

It is understood, but 'prácticas' or 'pasantía' are much more common terms for university or office-based internships.