enseñe
/en-SEH-nyeh/
show
The word 'enseñe' can mean to show or display an object to someone else.
enseñe(verb)
show
?pointing something out or displaying an object
point out
?indicating a specific location or item
📝 In Action
Por favor, enseñe su pasaporte al oficial.
A2Please, show your passport to the officer.
Dudo que él me enseñe las fotos del viaje.
B1I doubt that he will show me the photos from the trip.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Flipped' Ending
Notice how 'enseñar' normally uses 'a' endings (enseña). We switch to 'e' (enseñe) when we want to be polite or when we are talking about feelings and possibilities rather than facts.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use it for simple facts
Mistake: "Él enseñe la casa."
Correction: Él enseña la casa. Use 'enseñe' only for commands or 'I hope/want' sentences.
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite Commands
If you are at a store or airport, use 'enseñe' to sound professional and polite when asking someone to show you something.
In another context, 'enseñe' means to teach or transfer a new skill to someone.
enseñe(verb)
teach
?transferring knowledge or skills
instruct
?formal teaching or training
📝 In Action
Busco a un profesor que me enseñe a tocar la guitarra.
B1I'm looking for a teacher to teach me how to play guitar.
Es bueno que ella le enseñe valores a sus hijos.
B2It is good that she teaches values to her children.
💡 Grammar Points
Teaching 'How To'
When you say 'teach to do something,' always use the word 'a' after 'enseñe.' For example: 'enseñe a cocinar'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enseñe
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'enseñe' as a polite command to a stranger?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'enseña' and 'enseñe'?
'Enseña' is for facts (She teaches). 'Enseñe' is for wishes (I hope she teaches) or polite commands (Please, teach/show).
Can 'enseñe' mean 'I teach'?
Only in 'special' sentences starting with phrases like 'I want that...' or 'It is possible that...'. Otherwise, 'I teach' is 'enseño'.