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“Enseñar” (to teach) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Enseñar”

The Present Tense of Enseñar is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur regularly or habitually, for example, Mi profesora enseña matemáticas en la escuela. (My teacher teaches math at school.)

Enseñar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Enseñar in the Present Tense

Enseñar generally means to teach or instruct, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To teach or instruct: For example, El profesor enseña matemáticas en la escuela. (The teacher teaches math at the school.)

To show or demonstrate: For example, Te enseño cómo se hace esta receta. (I’ll show you how to make this recipe.)

To train or coach: For example, El entrenador nos enseña nuevas técnicas. (The coach teaches us new techniques.)

To reveal or expose (colloquial): For example, ¡No enseñes tus cartas tan pronto! (Don’t reveal your cards so soon!)

To display or exhibit (colloquial): For example, Esa chica enseña demasiado cuando se viste así. (That girl shows too much when she dresses like that.)

Real Life Examples of Enseñar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana, el profesor enseña nuevos conceptos a sus alumnos. (Every morning, the teacher teaches new concepts to his students.)

En la clase de cocina, el chef enseña a los estudiantes cómo preparar platos típicos. (In the cooking class, the chef teaches the students how to prepare typical dishes.)

Los instructores de yoga enseñan técnicas de respiración y meditación. (The yoga instructors teach breathing and meditation techniques.)

En la universidad, los profesores enseñan materias como historia, literatura y ciencias. (At the university, professors teach subjects such as history, literature, and science.)

Mis padres enseñan valores importantes como el respeto y la honestidad. (My parents teach important values such as respect and honesty.)

En el taller de arte, la artista enseña técnicas de pintura al óleo. (In the art workshop, the artist teaches oil painting techniques.)

Los entrenadores enseñan estrategias y habilidades a los atletas. (The coaches teach strategies and skills to the athletes.)

En la escuela de idiomas, enseñan español, inglés y francés. (At the language school, they teach Spanish, English, and French.)

Los guías turísticos enseñan sobre la historia y cultura de la ciudad. (The tour guides teach about the history and culture of the city.)

En el taller de carpintería, el maestro enseña a construir muebles de madera. (In the carpentry workshop, the master teaches how to build wooden furniture.)

Los expertos en tecnología enseñan a utilizar nuevos programas y aplicaciones. (The technology experts teach how to use new programs and applications.)

En la clase de baile, la instructora enseña pasos de salsa y merengue. (In the dance class, the instructor teaches salsa and merengue steps.)

Los terapeutas enseñan técnicas de relajación y manejo del estrés. (Therapists teach relaxation and stress management techniques.)

En el taller de jardinería, enseñan cómo cultivar plantas y hortalizas. (In the gardening workshop, they teach how to grow plants and vegetables.)

Los expertos en finanzas enseñan estrategias de inversión y ahorro. (Financial experts teach investment and saving strategies.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Enseñar (to teach) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.