enseñándome
/enseɲandome/from spelling rules
The English phrase "teaching me" is translated into Spanish as enseñándome.
This phrase refers to the ongoing act of providing instruction or knowledge to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the gerund enseñando (teaching) and the enclitic pronoun me (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the object pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the gerund form enseñando to create enseñándome.
How do you pronounce it?
/enseɲandome/
Did you know?
- The root word enseñar comes from the Latin word for 'sign', meaning the original act of teaching was seen as pointing out symbols or signs to a student.
- While enseñándome means 'teaching me', the same verb enseñar is also used to say 'showing me' something, such as a photograph or a new city.
- The word enseñar is used to describe the act of training a pet. You would use the same root word for 'teaching me' as you would for 'teaching' a dog to sit or stay.
Examples in context
- Recuerdo a mi madre enseñándome el abecedario.I remember my mother teaching me the alphabet.This sentence is useful for describing a memory involving someone enseñándome the alphabet.Tatoeba #4415265 by cueyayotl, translation #252365 by CM
- El profesor está enseñándome matemáticasThe teacher is teaching me mathematics
- Por favor, señor, ¿puede enseñarme cómo se hace esto?Please, sir, could you teach me how to do this?
- Mi hermana mayor me está enseñando a cocinarMy older sister is teaching me how to cook
- enseñándome a tocar guitarraTeaching me how to play the guitar
- Mi amigo me está enseñando a bailar salsaMy friend is teaching me how to dance salsa
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are in a language class.
- LucíaJavier, ¿estás enseñándome la gramática correcta?Javier, are you teaching me the correct grammar?
- JavierSí, Lucía, estamos repasando los verbos.Yes, Lucía, we are reviewing the verbs.
- LucíaMe gusta que estés enseñándome con paciencia.I like that you are teaching me with patience.
- JavierDe nada, es un placer ayudarte.You're welcome, it's a pleasure to help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
