
enseñaste
en-seh-NYAS-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Tú me enseñaste a tocar la guitarra el verano pasado.
A2You taught me how to play the guitar last summer.
¿Por qué no me enseñaste las fotos de tu boda?
A1Why didn't you show me your wedding photos?
Me enseñaste el camino correcto cuando estaba perdido.
B1You showed me the right way when I was lost.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-aste' ending
In Spanish, adding '-aste' to the end of a verb base (like 'enseñ-') is the way to say 'you' did something in the past for -AR verbs.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Adding an extra 's'
Mistake: "enseñastes"
Correction: enseñaste
⭐ Usage Tips
Two meanings, one word
Spanish uses the same word for 'teaching a class' and 'showing a picture.' Context will help you know which one is being used.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enseñaste
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'You taught me' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'enseñaste' mean 'you taught' or 'you showed'?
It means both! In Spanish, the verb 'enseñar' covers both imparting knowledge and physically showing an object.
Is 'enseñaste' formal or informal?
It is informal. It is used with 'tú' (friends, family, or people your age). For a formal 'you,' you would use 'enseñó'.