The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Enseñar is used to give direct orders or instructions related to teaching or showing something, for example: Enseña la lección a tus estudiantes. (Teach the lesson to your students.)

Enseñar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperative Mood follow the standard pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Enseñar (to teach) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Enseñar generally means to teach or show, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To teach or instruct: This is the most common meaning. For example, Enséñame a cocinar esa receta. (Teach me to cook that recipe.)

To show or display: For example, Enséñame tus fotos de vacaciones. (Show me your vacation photos.)

To reveal or expose (colloquial): For example, ¡Enséñame lo que escondes! (Show me what you’re hiding!)

To point out or indicate (colloquial): For example, Enséñame dónde está el baño. (Point out where the bathroom is.)

To flaunt or show off (rude): For example, ¡Enséñame esos músculos! (Show off those muscles!)

Examples

Examples of Enseñar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Enseña a tu hijo a leer desde temprana edad! (Teach your child to read from an early age!)

Mamá, enseñemos a la abuela a usar la computadora. (Mom, let’s teach grandma how to use the computer.)

Amigos, enseñen a los niños a respetar el medio ambiente. (Friends, teach the children to respect the environment.)

En el taller de cocina, enseña a preparar platos típicos. (In the cooking workshop, teach how to prepare typical dishes.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades, enseñemos técnicas de negociación efectivas. (To improve your skills, let’s teach effective negotiation techniques.)

En la empresa, enseñen a los nuevos empleados las políticas y procedimientos. (At the company, teach the new employees the policies and procedures.)

¡Enseña a tus amigos esa nueva danza que aprendiste! (Teach your friends that new dance you learned!)

Equipo, enseñemos a los voluntarios cómo organizar el evento de caridad. (Team, let’s teach the volunteers how to organize the charity event.)

En la clase de yoga, enseñen posturas para relajar la mente y el cuerpo. (In the yoga class, teach poses to relax the mind and body.)

¡Enseña a tu hermano menor a montar en bicicleta! (Teach your little brother how to ride a bike!)

Colegas, enseñemos a nuestros compañeros las nuevas estrategias de marketing digital. (Colleagues, let’s teach our coworkers the new digital marketing strategies.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Enseñar (to teach) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.