enseñé
en-sen-YAY
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Yo le enseñé a mi hermano a nadar.
A1I taught my brother how to swim.
Te enseñé mi casa nueva ayer.
A1I showed you my new house yesterday.
Le enseñé el camino al turista.
A2I showed the tourist the way.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Past Form
The 'é' at the end is a special marker for regular -ar verbs. It tells the listener that 'I' performed the action in the finished past.
Dual Meanings
In Spanish, the same word is used for both teaching a lesson and showing a physical object. The context of the sentence will tell you which one is intended.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing Accent
Mistake: "enseñe"
Correction: enseñé
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'a' with teaching
When you teach someone to do an action, always follow 'enseñé' with 'a' plus the activity: 'Enseñé a leer' (I taught how to read).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enseñé
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'I taught the lesson' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'enseñé' mean 'I showed' or 'I taught'?
It means both! You use 'enseñé' when you show your ID at the airport and when you teach your friend how to play guitar.
Can I use 'enseñé' for things I am currently doing?
No, 'enseñé' is strictly for actions that are already finished. For current actions, use 'estoy enseñando' or 'enseño'.