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    Enseñaba (en. Taught)

    /en.se.'ɲa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To instruct or educate someone in knowledge or skill.
    The teacher taught mathematics to his students.
    El profesor enseñaba matemáticas a sus alumnos.
    To show how something is done.
    She taught her sister how to cook.
    Ella enseñaba a su hermana a cocinar.
    To impart lessons on a specific topic.
    In art class, the teacher taught painting techniques.
    En la clase de arte, el maestro enseñaba técnicas de pintura.
    To indicate or point out something for understanding.
    The guide taught about the historic sites of the city.
    El guía enseñaba los lugares históricos de la ciudad.

    Etymology

    The verb 'to teach' comes from the Latin 'insignare', which means 'to mark' or 'to indicate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to teach by heart
    to learn something repetitively without understanding it.
    enseñar de memoria
    to show one's teeth
    to smile in a mocking or challenging way.
    enseñar los dientes
    to teach someone how to do something
    to give someone instructions on how to perform an activity.
    enseñar a alguien a hacer algo

    Related Words

    teaching
    The process of imparting knowledge or instruction.
    enseñanza
    education
    The set of knowledge acquired through teaching.
    educación
    teacher
    A person dedicated to teaching, especially in educational institutions.
    profesor

    Slang Meanings

    To give unofficial or unconventional lessons.
    He teaches in the street, sharing his knowledge with the community.
    Él enseña en la calle, compartiendo su conocimiento con la comunidad.
    To provide information informally.
    He is always teaching his friends about technology.
    Siempre anda enseñando a sus amigos sobre tecnología.