aprendem

Aprendem is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Portuguese verb aprender, meaning "to learn." It is used when the subject is eles, elas, or vocês, to indicate that they learn or are in the process of learning. As a regular -er verb, aprender follows a standard conjugation pattern in the present tense: eu aprendo, tu aprendes, ele aprende, nós aprendemos, eles aprendem.

The verb has its roots in Latin, deriving from Late Latin apprendere, related to ad- + prehendere, with an original sense of grasping or seizing. Over time, the meaning broadened in Romance languages to include acquiring knowledge or a skill, which is now the primary sense in Portuguese. The form aprendem is therefore part of a common family of verb endings used to denote plural subjects in present tense.

Aprendem is frequently encountered in educational, professional, and everyday contexts, reflecting the ongoing process of learning. It appears in statements about acquiring languages, technical skills, or understandings gained through study and practice. For example, "Eles aprendem novas línguas com o tempo," "As crianças aprendem a ler na escola," and "Vocês aprendem rápido quando praticam." Related terms include aprender (to learn), aprendizagem (learning or acquisition of knowledge), and aprendizado (the process or result of learning).