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How to Say "i teach" in Spanish

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enseño

verbA1general
Use 'enseño' when you are talking about the general act of imparting knowledge or a skill, such as a subject or profession.

Examples

Yo enseño matemáticas en la universidad.

I teach math at the university.

doy

/doy//doi̯/

verbA2general
Use 'doy' when you are referring to the specific action of delivering or giving a class or lesson, often in a more informal or structured setting.
A person giving a lecture while pointing at a chalkboard, symbolizing teaching a class.

Examples

Doy clases de guitarra los fines de semana.

I teach guitar lessons on the weekends.

Todos los días doy un paseo por el parque.

Every day I take a walk through the park.

Mañana doy una presentación en el trabajo.

Tomorrow I'm giving a presentation at work.

Using 'Hacer' instead of 'Dar'

Mistake: “Hago un paseo.”

Correction: Doy un paseo. In English, we 'take a walk' or 'make a presentation'. In Spanish, you often 'give' these actions. It's a common pattern: 'dar' + a noun.

Doy vs. Enseño

Learners often confuse 'doy' and 'enseño' because both relate to teaching. Remember that 'enseño' is about the profession or subject matter itself, while 'doy' focuses on the act of delivering a specific lesson or class.

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