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"Artículo" is a form of "artículo", a noun which is often translated as "article". "Aprender" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to learn". Learn more about the difference between "artículo" and "aprender" below.
el artículo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. article
En el diario de hoy, hay un artículo interesante sobre el cuidado de la salud.There's an interesting article in today's newspaper about health care.
b. entry (dictionary)
No hay un artículo para esa palabra en el diccionario de la RAE.There's no entry for that word in the RAE dictionary.
2. (commerce)
a. item
Aunque la fila para la caja de 15 artículos o menos se ve más larga, avanza rápido.Although the line for 15 items or less looks longer, it moves quickly.
b. article
En esta tienda vendemos vajillas, utensilios de cocina y artículos para el hogar.This store sells tableware, kitchenware, and household articles.
aprender(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
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.).
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.
