How to Say ‘Learn to paint.’ in Portuguese
Aprender a pintar.
uh-prehn-DARE ah peen-TAR
[uh-prehn-DARE ah peen-TAR]
💬 Usage Tip: Here you get two as for different reasons: aprender a pintar. The first verb often needs its own a before the next action: aprender a cozinhar, ensinar a nadar.
Phrase Breakdown
Aprender
[uh-prehn-DARE]
learn
To acquire knowledge or a skill in something through practice, study, or instruction.
Quero aprender a cozinhar.
I want to learn how to cook.
a
[ah]
to
Indicating the direction towards a goal or objective.
Vamos a casa agora.
Let's go home now.
pintar
[peen-TAR]
paint
To apply color to a surface using a brush or similar tool.
Ela gosta de pintar paisagens.
She likes to paint landscapes.
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