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learning about

[ˈlɜrnɪŋ əˈbaʊt]
verb phrase
aprendendo sobre / aprender sobre
1. the process of acquiring knowledge or understanding of a subject or topic
I am learning about ancient history in my university course.
Estou aprendendo sobre história antiga no meu curso universitário.
2. to discover or find out information about something
She is learning about her family's heritage.
Ela está aprendendo sobre a herança da sua família.
3. to gain experience or knowledge through study or experience
We are learning about different cultures through travel.
Estamos aprendendo sobre diferentes culturas através de viagens.
Synonyms
studyingdiscoveringfinding out aboutgetting to knowunderstanding
Antonyms
ignoringdisregardingoverlooking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprendendo sobre
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aprendendo sobre
Standard usage, occasionally 'descobrindo sobre'
São Paulo
aprendendo sobre
Standard usage with formal education context
Portugal
a aprender sobre
Portuguese European uses gerund form 'a aprender'

Related Idioms & Phrases

learn the ropes
pick up knowledge
get the lowdown on something
brush up on something
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