aprendí
ah-pren-DEE
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Aprendí a conducir el año pasado.
A1I learned to drive last year.
Aprendí mucho sobre historia en ese viaje.
A2I learned a lot about history on that trip.
Cuando me explicaste el problema, por fin lo aprendí.
B1When you explained the problem to me, I finally learned it (understood it).
💡 Grammar Points
A Specific Past Moment
The form 'aprendí' is used to talk about a single learning event that started and finished at a specific point in the past, like 'yesterday' or 'last year'.
Regular Verb Pattern
'Aprender' is a regular 'er' verb, meaning its endings follow the standard pattern. This makes it easy to conjugate once you know the rules for the past tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect (Learned vs. Was Learning)
Mistake: "Using 'aprendía' when talking about a single, completed moment."
Correction: Use 'aprendí' for the specific moment ('I learned it yesterday'). Use 'aprendía' to describe the ongoing process or habit ('I was learning Spanish when I met him').
⭐ Usage Tips
Skill Acquisition
When talking about learning a new skill (like driving or cooking), always use 'aprender a' + [infinitive]. Example: 'Aprendí a cocinar' (I learned to cook).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aprendí
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'aprendí' to describe a single completed action?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aprendí' and 'descubrí'?
Both relate to gaining knowledge. 'Aprendí' focuses on acquiring a skill, subject, or lesson ('I learned Spanish'). 'Descubrí' means 'I discovered' or 'I found out,' focusing on new information or secrets ('I found out he was leaving'). However, 'aprendí' can sometimes mean 'I found out' when referring to news or facts.