Enseñó (en. Taught)

/en.seˈɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of transmitting knowledge or skills to someone.
The teacher taught the children to read.
La profesora enseñó a los niños a leer.
Indicate or show something.
The guide showed the most important places in the city.
El guía enseñó los lugares más importantes de la ciudad.
Demonstrate how to perform an activity.
My father taught me to ride a bicycle.
Mi padre me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.

Etymology

From Latin 'insignare', which means to make a sign, mark, or instruct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

teach by example
Instruct others through concrete actions.
enseñar con el ejemplo
teach to fish
Provide someone with useful skills instead of just giving them what they need.
enseñar a pescar
show one's teeth
Show an aggressive or challenging attitude.
enseñar los dientes

Related Words

teaching
Action of teaching.
enseñanza
I teach
I teach.
enseno
teacher
Person who teaches.
enseñador

Slang Meanings

Teach informally or unconventionally.
In the street, he teaches about life with his experience.
En la calle, él enseña sobre la vida con su experiencia.
Give someone a lesson.
He taught him not to underestimate anyone.
Le enseñó que no se debe subestimar a nadie.