Verb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Enseñar: to teach, to show
enseñar
Pronunciation: ehn-seh-NYAHR (stress the capital letters)
Enseñar means “to teach, to show” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to teach, to show
- How to say it: ehn-seh-NYAHR
- Present: yo enseño, tú enseñas
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “enseñar” means and how to use it
Enseñar means “to teach” and also “to show.” The ñ sounds like “ny” in “canyon.”
How to conjugate “enseñar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | enseño | I |
| tú | enseñas | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | enseña | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | enseñamos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | enseñan | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo enseñé, él enseñó | I / he or she |
| Past participle | enseñado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Enseño inglés a niños.I teach English to children.
- ¿Me enseñas tu casa nueva?Will you show me your new house?
- Mi papá me enseñó a manejar.My dad taught me to drive.
Usage tip
Use enseñar for teaching a subject and for showing something to someone. The student is the indirect object: te enseño (I teach you).
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to teach, to show” in Spanish?
“to teach, to show” in Spanish is “enseñar.” It is pronounced ehn-seh-NYAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “enseñar”?
Say ehn-seh-NYAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “enseñar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “enseñé” and “él” is “enseñó.” The past participle is “enseñado.”
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