enseñaron
“enseñaron” means “they taught” in Spanish (sharing knowledge or a skill).
they taught, they showed
Also: you all taught, you all showed
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Mis abuelos me enseñaron a cocinar.
A1My grandparents taught me how to cook.
Ellos me enseñaron el camino al hotel.
A1They showed me the way to the hotel.
¿Ustedes me enseñaron las fotos ayer?
A2Did you all show me the photos yesterday?
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How would you say 'They taught me the secret' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'insignare', which means to point out or provide with a sign/mark.
First recorded: 12th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'enseñaron' only refer to people?
Usually yes, it refers to 'them' or 'you all', but it could also refer to objects like books if you are speaking metaphorically (e.g., 'These books taught me a lot').
What is the difference between 'enseñaron' and 'mostraron'?
'Mostraron' only means 'they showed'. 'Enseñaron' is more common in daily speech and can mean both 'they showed' and 'they taught'.