Portuguese Phrase
Estou aprendendo a delegar mais.
Meaning
Literally, 'I am learning to delegate more.' It conveys that the speaker is actively working on improving their ability to assign tasks to others, often in a professional or leadership context.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to talk about personal development at work, during a performance review, or when discussing how you’re becoming a better manager or team player.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estouaprendendoadelegarmais
Estar + gerúndio
Use 'estar' followed by a gerund to express an ongoing action, similar to 'I am learning...'.
Infinitivo com preposição 'a'
After verbs of learning or intention, the infinitive is introduced by the preposition 'a' (e.g., 'aprender a fazer').
Advérbio de intensidade 'mais'
The adverb 'mais' intensifies the verb, meaning 'more' or 'to a greater extent'.
🗨In Conversation
Como está indo o seu novo cargo?
How's the new role going?
Estou aprendendo a delegar mais.
I'm learning to delegate more.
✕Common Mistakes
Sou aprendendo a delegar mais.
Do not use 'ser' instead of 'estar' for ongoing actions.
Estou aprendendo mais a delegar.
Avoid placing 'mais' before the infinitive; it must follow the verb.
Estou aprendendo delegar mais.
The preposition 'a' is required after 'aprender' when followed by an infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Estou praticando delegar mais.
I am practicing delegating more.
Estou me esforçando para delegar mais tarefas.
I am making an effort to delegate more tasks.
Estou desenvolvendo minha habilidade de delegar.
I am developing my delegation skill.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian workplaces, showing willingness to improve leadership skills, like delegating, is seen positively. However, avoid over‑delegating or appearing to abandon responsibility; balance is key. Using 'estou aprendendo' signals humility and openness to feedback, which is appreciated in collaborative cultures.