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Portuguese Phrase

Também estou aprendendo a tocar piano.

/tɐ̃ˈbẽj esˈtoʊ a.pɾẽˈdẽ.du a toˈkaʁ piˈa.nu/
Meaning"I am also learning to play the piano."
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Meaning

I am also learning to play the piano. The adverb 'também' signals that the speaker is adding themselves to a previously mentioned group of learners.

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When to use

Use this sentence when you want to tell someone that you, like them or others, are currently taking piano lessons or practicing on your own.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tambémestouaprendendoatocarpiano

1

Também

Adverb meaning 'also' or 'too', placed at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis.

2

Estar (estou)

Present indicative of the verb 'estar', used to form progressive tenses.

3

Gerúndio (aprendendo)

The gerund form of 'aprender' indicates an ongoing action, equivalent to English '-ing'.

4

Preposição 'a' before infinitive

In Brazilian Portuguese, the preposition 'a' often precedes an infinitive after a verb of learning or intention.

5

Infinitivo (tocar)

The base form of the verb 'tocar' (to play), used after the preposition 'a'.

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Substantivo (piano)

A masculine noun; no article is needed when talking about the activity of playing the instrument.

🗨In Conversation

A

Estou aprendendo a tocar violão.

I’m learning to play the guitar.

Também estou aprendendo a tocar piano.

I’m also learning to play the piano.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Também sou aprendendo a tocar piano.

    Use 'estou' (temporary state) not 'sou' (permanent characteristic) for ongoing actions.

  • Também estou aprendendo tocar piano.

    The preposition 'a' is required before the infinitive in Brazilian Portuguese.

  • Também estou aprendendo a tocar o piano.

    While not grammatically wrong, the article is usually omitted when talking about the activity.

↔Alternatives

  • Também estou aprendendo piano.

    I’m also learning piano.

  • Também estou a aprender a tocar piano.

    I’m also learning to play the piano.

  • Estou também aprendendo a tocar piano.

    I’m also learning to play the piano.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, piano lessons are often started at a young age and are considered a sign of formal musical education. When speaking informally, Brazilians may simply say 'toco piano' (I play piano) once they feel confident, but the progressive form 'estou aprendendo a tocar piano' emphasizes the learning process.