Verbo (Infinitivo: apaladinar)
/apalaðiˈnaɾ/
"Apaladinar" is an archaic Spanish verb that means to coach, mentor, educate, or instruct someone. This term is not commonly used in modern Spanish, and it is more likely to be found in written texts rather than in oral speech.
My grandfather coached me in my studies.
Los maestros apaladinaban a los jóvenes en diferentes oficios.
"Apaladinar" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
The word "apaladinar" comes from the Spanish noun "pala," which means a paddle or a tool used to stir and mix things. In this context, "apaladinar" likely originates from the idea of guiding or leading someone as if using a paddle to direct them.