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enseñarte

en-seh-NYAR-teh

Verb (Infinitive form with attached object pronoun)A1regular ar

to teach you?informal singular 'you',to show you?informal singular 'you', used for demonstrating

Also:to instruct you?informal singular 'you'

Quick Reference

infinitiveenseñar

gerundenseñando

past Participleenseñado

📝 In Action

Quiero enseñarte la nueva receta.

I want to teach you the new recipe.

Necesito un minuto para enseñarte cómo funciona.

I need a minute to show you how it works.

Estoy aquí para enseñarte a esquiar.

I am here to teach you how to ski.

Word Connections

Synonyms

mostrarte (to show you)
explicarte (to explain to you)

Antonyms

ocultarte (to hide from you)

Common Collocations

poder enseñarte – to be able to teach/show you
prometo enseñarte – I promise to teach/show you

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Te' at the End

The word 'enseñarte' is the base verb 'enseñar' (to teach) with the pronoun 'te' (you) glued to the end. This 'te' tells you who receives the teaching.

When to Attach Pronouns

You must attach the object pronoun ('te', 'me', 'nos', etc.) to the end of the verb when the verb is in the infinitive form ('enseñar'), the gerund ('enseñando'), or the affirmative command form ('¡Enséñate!').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Pronoun Placement

Mistake: "Te quiero enseñar."

Correction: Quiero enseñarte. (Both are correct, but attaching the pronoun to the infinitive, 'enseñarte', is the most direct way to use this word.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Choosing Placement

When you have two verbs (like 'Quiero enseñar...'), you have a choice: either put 'te' before the first verb ('Te quiero enseñar') or attach it to the second verb ('Quiero enseñarte'). Both mean the same thing!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: enseñarte

Question 1 of 2

Which English phrase correctly translates the meaning of 'enseñarte'?

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Word Family

enseñanza(teaching, education) - noun

enseñador(teacher (less common)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'enseñarte' always used for teaching skills, or can it mean 'to show'?

It can mean both! 'Enseñarte a nadar' means 'to teach you to swim' (skill), while 'Quiero enseñarte mi casa' means 'I want to show you my house' (demonstrating/showing).

Why is the accent mark missing on 'enseñarte' if the stress is on the 'a'?

In Spanish, when you attach a pronoun to the end of a verb, the stress usually stays on the original syllable of the infinitive ('ense**ñár**'). Since the word ends in a vowel, 'te', and the natural stress falls on the second-to-last syllable, no written accent is needed. (The stress is on the 'a' in 'ñar').