Yo quiero aprender español con mi amigo.

the friend

Breakdown of Yo quiero aprender español con mi amigo.

• yo: I
• querer: to want
• aprender: to learn
• mi: my
• con: with
• español: Spanish

Questions & Answers about Yo quiero aprender español con mi amigo.

Why do we include Yo at the beginning if Spanish often omits the subject?

In Spanish, the subject pronoun is often optional because the verb form indicates who the subject is. However, speakers may include Yo for emphasis or clarity. Saying “Quiero aprender español con mi amigo” (without Yo) is perfectly correct; adding Yo can add a personal emphasis.

Why is aprender in its infinitive form?

When a conjugated verb (like quiero) is followed by another verb, the second verb typically remains in the infinitive in Spanish. So quiero aprender literally means “I want to learn.” The first verb (quiero) is conjugated; the second (aprender) stays as the infinitive.

Do I need an article before español?

Usually, Spanish doesn’t require an article before the names of languages when using verbs like aprender, hablar, or estudiar. For example, we just say “Aprendo español”, not “Aprendo el español”. Adding el is not incorrect, but it’s less common in everyday usage.

What if I wanted to say “I want to learn Spanish with my friend” using “female friend” instead?

The word amigo is masculine. If you have a female friend, you would say amiga. So the sentence would become “Yo quiero aprender español con mi amiga.”

Why do we use con here?

Con means “with” in Spanish. It indicates the relationship or accompaniment in an action. So “con mi amigo” indicates that you’re learning Spanish alongside or together with your friend.