enseña
en-SEH-nya
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mi abuela me enseña a cocinar paella.
A1My grandmother teaches me how to cook paella.
La guía nos enseña la entrada secreta del castillo.
A2The guide shows us the secret entrance to the castle.
¡Enseña tu pasaporte en la aduana!
B1Show your passport at customs!
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Meaning of Enseñar
Remember that 'enseñar' means both 'to teach' (a subject) and 'to show' (an object or direction). Context helps you know which one it is.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Direct Object Confusion
Mistake: "Ella enseña a español."
Correction: Ella enseña español. (You don't need the 'a' before the thing being taught, only before the person being taught.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Command Form
The word 'enseña' is the quick, informal command ('tú') for 'Show!'. If you want to be formal, you must say 'enseñe'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enseña
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'enseña' as a noun (meaning 'flag' or 'emblem')?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enseña' the same as 'enseñar'?
'Enseñar' is the base verb (the infinitive) meaning 'to teach' or 'to show'. 'Enseña' is a specific form of that verb (e.g., 'he/she teaches') and also a separate feminine noun meaning 'flag' or 'brand'.
When should I use 'bandera' instead of 'enseña' for 'flag'?
In almost all casual conversations, use 'bandera' for 'flag'. 'Enseña' is more formal or literary, often referring to a historical standard or a commercial trademark.