enseñado
“enseñado” means “taught” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
taught, shown
Also: instructed
📝 In Action
Mi hermana ha enseñado español por cinco años.
A2My sister has taught Spanish for five years.
¿Te han enseñado a usar esta máquina?
B1Have they taught you how to use this machine?
Habíamos enseñado la ruta antes de salir.
B2We had shown the route before leaving.
educated, trained
Also: well-mannered
📝 In Action
Es un niño muy enseñado y respeta a los mayores.
B1He is a very well-mannered/educated child and respects his elders.
La perra enseñada sabe sentarse y dar la pata.
A2The trained dog (female) knows how to sit and shake hands.
Ellas son chicas enseñadas en las artes de la cocina.
B2They are girls educated/trained in the culinary arts.
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Quick Quiz: enseñado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'enseñado' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *insignare*, meaning 'to mark,' 'to point out,' or 'to indicate.' Over time, this evolved into the Spanish 'enseñar,' focusing on the idea of pointing out knowledge or showing the way.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enseñado' the same as 'educado'?
They are very similar! 'Educado' usually means 'polite' or 'well-mannered' and is more common in modern usage. 'Enseñado' can mean 'well-mannered' but also strongly emphasizes the idea of having received formal instruction or training.
How do I know when to use 'enseñado' with 'haber' versus 'ser/estar'?
Use 'haber' (e.g., *Ha enseñado*) to form a verb tense (telling what action was completed). Use 'ser' or 'estar' (e.g., *Es enseñado*) when you are using 'enseñado' as a descriptive adjective, meaning 'trained' or 'educated'.