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    Enseñar (en. Teach)

    /enˈseɲ.ar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone acquire knowledge or skills.
    My teacher teaches mathematics to the students.
    Mi profesora enseña matemáticas a los estudiantes.
    To show something with the purpose of others learning it.
    Parents teach their children the values of life.
    Los padres enseñan a sus hijos los valores de la vida.
    To give instructions or information about a topic.
    The course teaches about the history of art.
    El curso enseña sobre la historia del arte.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insignare', meaning to mark or imprint.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to teach a trade
    To transmit practical skills to someone.
    enseñar un oficio
    to teach to fish
    To provide the necessary tools for someone to be able to perform an activity by themselves.
    enseñar a pescar
    to teach and learn
    The teaching process is mutual and also involves learning on the part of the teacher.
    enseñar y aprender

    Related Words

    education
    Process of teaching and learning.
    educación
    instruction
    Set of knowledge that is transmitted.
    instrucción
    tutor
    A person who teaches or advises a student.
    tutor

    Slang Meanings

    To give a 'class' of life.
    He always teaches me a lesson every time he talks to me.
    Siempre me enseña una lección cada vez que me habla.
    To show with 'facts'.
    Don't just talk, teach with actions.
    No solo hables, enseña con acciones.