pursue learning

[pərˈsuː ˈlɜːrnɪŋ]
verb phrase
buscar aprendizado / perseguir o aprendizado
1. to actively seek knowledge and education through study, experience, or formal instruction
She decided to pursue learning in marine biology after visiting the aquarium.
Ela decidiu buscar aprendizado em biologia marinha depois de visitar o aquário.
2. to continue or engage in the process of acquiring new skills and understanding
He pursues learning throughout his life by taking online courses.
Ele busca aprendizado ao longo da vida fazendo cursos online.
3. to dedicate oneself to intellectual or academic growth
Young professionals pursue learning to advance their careers.
Profissionais jovens buscam aprendizado para avançar em suas carreiras.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'pursue learning' is highly valued and reflects cultural emphasis on self-improvement and continuous education. In Brazil, there's growing cultural emphasis on lifelong learning (aprendizado contínuo) in professional development, while in the USA it's deeply embedded in the ideology of personal growth and the American Dream.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
seek knowledgeengage in educationstudyacquire knowledgeadvance learning
Antonyms / Antônimos
ignore learningavoid educationstagnateresist knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
buscar aprendizado / perseguir o aprendizado
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
correr atrás do aprendizado
More colloquial regional variant
São Paulo
buscar aprendizado / buscar conhecimento
Formal business and academic context preferred
Portugal
prosseguir com a aprendizagem / procurar aprender
Slightly different phrasing and vocabulary usage

Related Words

educationknowledgestudyacademic growthself-improvement

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursuit of knowledge
lifelong learning
never stop learning
thirst for knowledge
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