teach

[/tiːtʃ/]

verb

ensinar

1. to impart knowledge or skill to someone

She teaches mathematics at the university.

Ela ensina matemática na universidade.

2. to cause someone to learn or understand something

His experience taught him valuable lessons.

Sua experiência lhe ensinou lições valiosas.

3. to provide instruction or education

They teach children how to read.

Eles ensinam às crianças como ler.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ensinar

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

ensinar

standard form, occasionally 'dar aula'

São Paulo

ensinar

standard form, formal and informal contexts

Portugal

ensinar

standard form, same as Brazil

teach someone a lesson - dar uma lição em alguém (to punish or rebuke)

you can't teach an old dog new tricks - cachorro velho não aprende truque novo

those who can't do, teach - quem não consegue fazer, ensina

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