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    Enseña (en. Teach)

    en-se-ña

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To show or make something known.
    The teacher teaches the math lesson.
    El profesor ensena la lección de matemáticas.
    To instruct someone in a subject or skill.
    She teaches piano to her students.
    Ella ensena piano a sus alumnos.
    To give a demonstration of something.
    That gesture shows her discontent.
    Ese gesto ensena su descontento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insigniare', which means 'to mark' or 'to indicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    teach by example
    To transmit values or knowledge through behavior.
    ensena con el ejemplo
    you can't teach an old dog new tricks
    Expression that indicates that you cannot teach someone something they already know.
    no ensenarás a los viejos trucos

    Related Words

    teaching
    Process of teaching or instructing.
    enseñanza
    teacher
    Person who teaches.
    enseñador
    teaching-learning
    Educational process in which someone teaches and another learns.
    enseñanza-aprendizaje

    Slang Meanings

    To teach something without it seeming like one is teaching.
    She always teaches what she knows in a fun way.
    Ella siempre ensena lo que sabe de una manera divertida.
    To give someone a lesson.
    I gave him a lesson in the meeting, so he would know what it feels like.
    Le di una enseña en la reunión, para que supiera lo que se siente.