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"Inés" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Agnes", and "aprender" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to learn". Learn more about the difference between "Inés" and "aprender" below.
Inés(
ee
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nehs
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A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
proper noun
a. Agnes
Inés y Beatriz han sido mejores amigas desde la primaria.Agnes and Beatrice have been best friends since elementary school.
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aprender(
ah
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prehn
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dehr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to learn
¡Estoy usando SpanishDict para aprender español!I'm using SpanishDict to learn Spanish!
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to learn
Voy a la escuela a aprender, pero también a jugar y a ver a mis amigos.I go to school to learn, but also to play and see my friends.
aprenderse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to learn
Tienes que aprenderte los pasos del baile para el próximo ensayo.You have to learn the dance steps for the next rehearsal.
b. to memorize
Me resulta cada vez más difícil aprenderme las contraseñas.I find it increasingly difficult to memorize passwords.
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