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enseñar Present Conjugation

enseñarto teach

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

The present of enseñar is regular: enseño, enseñas, enseña, enseñamos, enseñáis, enseñan.

enseñar Present Forms

yoenseño
enseñas
él/ella/ustedenseña
nosotrosenseñamos
vosotrosenseñáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenseñan

When to Use the Present

Use the present to talk about your current job (teaching), things you show people regularly, or general facts.

Notes on enseñar in the Present

Enseñar is a standard -ar verb with no stem changes or irregularities in the present tense.

Example Sentences

  • Enseño español en una escuela de idiomas.

    I teach Spanish at a language school.

    yo

  • Siempre me enseñas cosas interesantes.

    You always show me interesting things.

  • Mi hermano enseña a los niños a nadar.

    My brother teaches the children how to swim.

    él/ella/usted

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'enseñar' for 'to learn'.

    Correct: aprender

    Why: Learners sometimes confuse 'enseñar' (to give knowledge) with 'aprender' (to receive knowledge).

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