Enseñarle (en. Teach)
/en.se.ɲaɾ.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To indicate or show how an activity is carried out.
I am going to teach him/her to cook a family recipe.
Voy a enseñarle a cocinar una receta familiar.
To instruct or educate in a specific area.
She is teaching her sister to play the guitar.
Ella está enseñándole a tocar la guitarra a su hermana.
To make someone acquire knowledge about a topic.
The teacher dedicates himself to teaching mathematics to his students.
El profesor se dedica a enseñarle matemáticas a sus alumnos.
Etymology
From the verb 'enseñar', derived from the Latin 'insignare', which means to mark, indicate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
teach by example
To demonstrate how to do something so that others can follow.
enseñar con el ejemplo
to teach someone
To give knowledge to a person about a topic or activity.
enseñarle a alguien
there is nothing to teach
To indicate that there is no more information or skills to convey.
no hay nada que enseñar
Related Words
essay
Prose text on a specific topic.
ensayo
teaching
The act of teaching or the knowledge transmitted.
enseñanza
Slang Meanings
To give life lessons informally.
He always teaches me not to make the same mistakes.
Siempre me enseña para no cometer los mismos errores.
To put on a show or do something fun to entertain.
At the party, he took charge of teaching everyone to dance.
En la fiesta, se encargó de enseñarle a bailar a todos.