Spanish Phrase
¿Qué quieres aprender?
Meaning
This phrase is a direct question used to inquire about someone's interests, educational goals, or desired skills. It combines the interrogative pronoun 'qué' with the verb 'querer' (to want) and the infinitive 'aprender' (to learn). It is a foundational sentence for engaging in conversations about personal development and hobbies.
When to use
Use this phrase when getting to know someone's interests or when a teacher is discussing curriculum goals with a student. It is suitable for both casual conversations with friends and more structured environments like a classroom.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quéquieresaprender?
Interrogative Accent
The word 'Qué' carries a tilde (accent mark) whenever it is used in a question or exclamation.
Irregular Verb Querer
'Quieres' comes from the stem-changing verb 'querer' (e to ie), conjugated for the informal 'tú' (you).
The Infinitive
'Aprender' is the infinitive form; in Spanish, the second verb in a sequence like this is not conjugated.
🗨In Conversation
Tengo mucho tiempo libre este mes.
I have a lot of free time this month.
¿Qué quieres aprender?
What do you want to learn?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué quieres aprendes?
When two verbs are used together, the second verb should remain in the infinitive form (aprender).
¿Qué tú quieres aprender?
While grammatically possible, placing the subject pronoun before the verb in a question sounds repetitive or overly emphatic in most Spanish dialects.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué te gustaría aprender?
What would you like to learn?
¿Qué buscas aprender?
What are you looking to learn?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking about someone's learning goals is a common way to build rapport and show interest in their personal growth. Depending on the region and the level of formality, you might switch to '¿Qué quiere aprender?' to show respect to an elder or a stranger.