Inklingo

enséñame

en-SAY-nyah-mehenˈseɲame

enséñame means show me in Spanish (asking to see an object or a location).

show me, teach me

Also: point it out to me
VerbA1regular with attached pronoun ar
A child holding open their hands to show a small, colorful butterfly to someone else.
infinitiveenseñar
past Participleenseñado
gerundenseñando

📝 In Action

Enséñame tu nuevo teléfono.

A1

Show me your new phone.

Enséñame a hablar español.

A1

Teach me how to speak Spanish.

Si no sabes cómo llegar, enséñame el mapa.

A2

If you don't know how to get there, show me the map.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • muéstrame (show me)
  • instrúyeme (instruct me)

Antonyms

  • ocúltame (hide from me)

Common Collocations

  • enséñame el caminoshow me the way
  • enséñame cómoshow/teach me how

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoenseñe
enseñes
él/ella/ustedenseñe
nosotrosenseñemos
vosotrosenseñéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenseñen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoenseñara
enseñaras
él/ella/ustedenseñara
nosotrosenseñáramos
vosotrosenseñarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesenseñaran

Indicative

Present

yoenseño
enseñas
él/ella/ustedenseña
nosotrosenseñamos
vosotrosenseñáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenseñan

Imperfect

yoenseñaba
enseñabas
él/ella/ustedenseñaba
nosotrosenseñábamos
vosotrosenseñabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesenseñaban

Preterite

yoenseñé
enseñaste
él/ella/ustedenseñó
nosotrosenseñamos
vosotrosenseñasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesenseñaron

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "enséñame" in Spanish:

teach me

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: enséñame

Question 1 of 2

How would you ask a friend to show you their new drawing?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
enseñanza(teaching/education)Noun
enseñar(to teach/show)Verb
enseñante(teacher)Noun
🎵 Rhymes
créemecuéntame
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'insignare', which meant 'to point out' or 'to mark with a sign'. Over time, it grew to mean showing something to someone or providing them with knowledge.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ensinarItalian: insegnare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'enséñame' polite?

It is friendly and direct, used with people you know well (like friends or family). If you are talking to a stranger or a boss, you should use 'enséñeme' instead.

Can I use 'enséñame' for directions?

Yes! You can say 'Enséñame el camino' to mean 'Show me the way' or 'Point out the way for me'.