learn to fly

learn to fly(
luhrn
 
tu
 
flay
)
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. aprender a volar
Most young birds learn to fly a few weeks after being born.La mayoría de los aves pequeños aprenden a volar unas cuantas semanas después de nacer.
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. aprender a pilotar
I learned to fly a plane when I was 27.Aprendí a pilotar un avión cuando tenía 27 años.
b. aprender a pilotear
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
I would love to learn to fly a helicopter.Me encantaría aprender a pilotear un helicóptero.
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