How to Say "they taught" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they taught” is “enseñaron” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis abuelos me enseñaron a cocinar.
My grandparents taught me how to cook.
Ellos me enseñaron el camino al hotel.
They showed me the way to the hotel.
¿Ustedes me enseñaron las fotos ayer?
Did you all show me the photos yesterday?
The 'They' Past Form
This word is the 'preterite' form, which is used for actions that happened and finished at a specific time in the past.
One word, two meanings
Spanish uses the same word 'enseñar' for both teaching a class and showing a physical object like a passport.
Show vs. Teach
Mistake: “Using 'enseñaron' only for schools.”
Correction: Remember it also means 'to show' (e.g., 'They showed me the house' = 'Me enseñaron la casa').
Confusing Tenses
Mistake: “Using 'enseñaron' for 'they used to teach'.”
Correction: Use 'enseñaron' for a one-time event; use 'enseñaban' for things that happened regularly in the past.
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