The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Aprender is used to give direct orders or instructions related to learning something, for example Aprende las reglas del juego. (Learn the rules of the game.)

Aprender is a regular -er verb, meaning its conjugations in the Imperative Mood follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aprender (to learn) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Aprender generally means “to learn”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To learn: The most common meaning is to acquire knowledge or skills, for example, ¡Aprende esta lección! (Learn this lesson!)

To memorize: It can also mean to commit something to memory, for example, ¡Aprende estos números de memoria! (Memorize these numbers!)

To pick up (a habit or skill): It can refer to acquiring a habit or skill through practice, for example, ¡Aprende a tocar la guitarra! (Learn to play the guitar!)

To understand (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, it can mean to understand or grasp something, for example, ¡Aprende lo que te digo! (Understand what I’m telling you!)

To wise up (slang): In a more slangy or rude context, it can mean to wise up or smarten up, for example, ¡Aprende a comportarte! (Wise up and behave yourself!)

Examples

Examples of Aprender in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Aprende a cocinar comidas saludables! (Learn to cook healthy meals!)

Para mejorar tu español, aprende vocabulario nuevo cada día. (To improve your Spanish, learn new vocabulary every day.)

Mamá, aprendamos a tejer juntas este fin de semana. (Mom, let’s learn to knit together this weekend.)

Jóvenes, aprendan un oficio para tener un futuro prometedor. (Young people, learn a trade for a promising future.)

En la clase de baile, aprenda los pasos básicos primero. (In the dance class, learn the basic steps first.)

Si quieres viajar por Latinoamérica, aprende algunas frases en español. (If you want to travel around Latin America, learn some Spanish phrases.)

Para la entrevista de trabajo, aprenda sobre la empresa y prepárate bien. (For the job interview, learn about the company and prepare well.)

¡Aprendamos a cultivar nuestros propios vegetales orgánicos! (Let’s learn to grow our own organic vegetables!)

Hijos, aprendan a ser independientes desde temprana edad. (Children, learn to be independent from an early age.)

Para mantenerte en forma, aprende a hacer ejercicio de manera constante. (To stay in shape, learn to exercise consistently.)

Si quieres ser un gran líder, aprende a escuchar a los demás. (If you want to be a great leader, learn to listen to others.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, aprenda a negociar de manera efectiva. (To be successful in business, learn to negotiate effectively.)

¡Aprendamos a valorar y respetar las diferentes culturas! (Let’s learn to value and respect different cultures!)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aprender (to learn) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.