How to Say "teach!" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “teach!” is “enseña” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verbA1
informal 'tú' command (imperative)
Examples
Mi abuela me enseña a cocinar paella.
My grandmother teaches me how to cook paella.
La guía nos enseña la entrada secreta del castillo.
The guide shows us the secret entrance to the castle.
¡Enseña tu pasaporte en la aduana!
Show your passport at customs!
Dual Meaning of Enseñar
Remember that 'enseñar' means both 'to teach' (a subject) and 'to show' (an object or direction). Context helps you know which one it is.
Direct Object Confusion
Mistake: “Ella enseña a español.”
Correction: Ella enseña español. (You don't need the 'a' before the thing being taught, only before the person being taught.)
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