be learned
[/bi ˈlɜːrnəd/]
verb phrase
ser aprendido; ser ensinado
1. to acquire knowledge or skill through study, experience, or instruction
The rules of grammar can be learned through practice.
As regras de gramática podem ser aprendidas através da prática.
2. to become knowledgeable or educated in a subject
She has been learned in the art of negotiation over many years.
Ela tem sido instruída na arte da negociação ao longo de muitos anos.
3. to discover or find out information
I learned that the meeting was postponed.
Descobri que a reunião foi adiada.
4. to memorize or commit to memory
The students learned the poem by heart.
Os alunos aprenderam o poema de cor.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'be learned' reflects the value placed on education and personal development. In Brazil, there is strong cultural emphasis on 'aprender' (learning) as a path to social mobility. In American culture, lifelong learning is increasingly seen as essential in the workplace. The passive construction 'be learned' is less common in spoken language but appears frequently in formal or academic writing.
Related Idioms & Phrases
learn by heart - memorize completely
learn the ropes - understand how something works
learn the hard way - gain knowledge through difficult experience
you live and learn - life teaches us lessons
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