Spanish word

aprendizaje

Pronunciation

IPA/apɾendiˈθaxe/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlearning

Example

El aprendizaje de un idioma requiere práctica diaria.

Learning a language requires daily practice.

Illustration for aprendizaje (learning)

More examples

El aprendizaje práctico ayuda a mejorar la pronunciación.

Practical learning helps improve pronunciation.

Core concept

Gradual buildup of knowledge and skills through practice and experience.

Common phrases

  • aprendizaje práctico

    practical learning

  • aprendizaje continuo

    continuous learning

Similar words

práctica: Repeated practice or drills performed to hone a specific skill.
estudio: Studying with books or materials to organize and understand information.
experiencia: Direct, real-world events or involvement that generate practical understanding.
conocimiento: Facts and information acquired and retained in the mind.

Definition in Spanish

Proceso mediante el cual una persona adquiere conocimientos, habilidades o comprensión por medio del estudio, la práctica o la experiencia.

Word origin

Formed from the verb aprender plus the noun-forming suffix -aje, with aprender ultimately from Latin apprehendere 'to grasp'.

Usage tips

  • El aprendizaje refers to the general process or field of learning, while estoy aprendiendo is the usual way to say someone is learning something right now.

Other meanings

  • acquisitionnoun
  • studynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • aprenderlearnverb
  • aprendidolearnedadjective

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