aprendió
“aprendió” means “learned” in Spanish (completed action of acquiring knowledge).
learned
Also: picked up, mastered
📝 In Action
Ella aprendió a nadar el verano pasado.
A1She learned how to swim last summer.
Mi jefe aprendió la lección después del error.
A2My boss learned the lesson after the mistake.
Usted aprendió mucho sobre la cultura durante su viaje.
B1You (formal) learned a lot about the culture during your trip.
El niño aprendió a leer muy rápido.
A1The boy learned to read very quickly.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aprendió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'aprendió'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root comes from the Latin verb *apprehendere*, which meant 'to grasp,' 'to seize,' or 'to take hold of.' This concept evolved in Spanish to mean 'to grasp knowledge' or 'to take hold of a skill.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aprendió' regular or irregular?
The verb 'aprender' is considered a regular -er verb. 'Aprendió' follows the standard pattern for third-person singular past tense (-ió) for all regular -er and -ir verbs.
How do I know if 'aprendió' means 'he learned,' 'she learned,' or 'you learned'?
You usually need context! Since the form is the same for 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (formal you), the surrounding words or the previous conversation will clarify who the subject is.