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"Learn" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "aprender", and "find out" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "averiguar". Learn more about the difference between "learn" and "find out" below.
learn(
luhrn
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. aprender
I'm using inglés.com to learn English!¡Estoy usando inglés.com para aprender inglés!
a. enterarse de
When she learned that it was her friend who was spreading the rumors, she couldn't believe it.Cuando se enteró que era su amiga la que estaba contando los rumores, no lo podía creer.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. aprender
Nobody can force you to learn; you have to want to do it yourself.Nadie puede obligarte a aprender; tienes que querer hacerlo tú mismo.
a. enterarse de
The company didn't learn about the incident until it was contacted by the police.La compañía no se enteró del incidente hasta que la policía se puso en contacto con ellos.
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find out(
faynd
 
aut
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. averiguar
They soon found out the flower shop was a front.Pronto averiguaron que la florería era una tapadera.
b. descubrir
Mom is going to be mad when she finds out you lied about the broken plate.Mamá se va a poner furiosa cuando descubra que mentiste sobre el plato roto.
a. enterarse de
I've just found out that our headquarters is relocating overseas.Acabo de enterarme de que la sede va a trasladarse al extranjero.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. enterarse
The company didn't find out about the incident until it was contacted by the police.La compañía no se enteró del incidente hasta que la policía se puso en contacto con ellos.
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