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How to Say "i learned" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word fori learnedis aprendíuse 'aprendí' when you have successfully acquired a new skill, knowledge, or ability through study or practice.

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aprendí

verbA1general
Use 'aprendí' when you have successfully acquired a new skill, knowledge, or ability through study or practice.

Examples

Aprendí a tocar la guitarra en la escuela.

I learned to play the guitar at school.

me enteré

verbA2general
Use 'me enteré' when you have discovered or found out new information, news, or something that happened.

Examples

Me enteré de que te mudaste a otra ciudad.

I found out that you moved to another city.

Skill vs. Information

The most common mistake is using 'aprendí' when you simply found out information. Remember, 'aprendí' implies a process of learning a skill or subject, while 'me enteré' is about becoming aware of a fact or event.

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