learned

[ˈlɜːrnɪd (adjective), ləˈrnːd (past tense verb)]

adjective/verb

erudito/aprendido

1. (adjective) Possessing or characterized by great knowledge; scholarly and well-educated

He is a learned professor with decades of experience.

Ele é um professor erudito com décadas de experiência.

2. (adjective) Acquired through learning or study rather than innate

Reading is a learned skill that develops over time.

A leitura é uma habilidade aprendida que se desenvolve ao longo do tempo.

3. (verb - past tense of learn) Gained knowledge or skill; acquired information

She learned French during her time in Paris.

Ela aprendeu francês durante seu tempo em Paris.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

aprendido/erudito

Both terms used; 'aprendido' emphasizes the acquisition process

Portugal

erudito/instruído

'Instruído' is commonly used for educated/learned individuals

General usage

culto

Alternative for cultivated/learned person

a learned discourse - um discurso erudito

learned from experience - aprendeu pela experiência

learned behavior - comportamento aprendido

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