aprender VS Estudiar

Question

How to distinguish these two words?

THX

Answer 1

aprender means to learn but estudiar means to study like : aprendo espanol- i learn spanish estudio para mi examen- i study for my exam

Answer 2

You can put it in a nutshell. "Estudio para aprender."

Nice! - Gekkosan, May 14, 2010

Answer 3

Aprender=learn Estudiar=study

Is that what you're after?

Answer 4

One studies in order to learn.

I need to learn how to work the math problems.

Yo necesito aprender .....

I study math to learn how to work the problems.

Yo estudio math ....

Answer 5

Hay una expressión: 'Hay que estudiar para aprender' = You have to study (in order) to learn. This shows the order: process ---> result)

I would say that 'Estudiar' is the verb used to indicate one process by which we/people can learn. In contrast the verb 'aprender' usually indicates the end result of studying: that we learn new skills, understanding etc.. eg 'Has aprendido mucho de español recentamente = You have learnt alot of Spanish, recently.

However since it is possible to learn in life without recourse to formal study at a College or University you could use the verb 'aprender' to learn skills in life

Le gustaría aprender cómo conducir pero no tengo suficiente dinero.= I would like to learn how to drive but I don't have enough money

Answer 6

Aprender to learn

Ensenar - to teach