Demostraban (en. They demonstrated)

/de.mos.tɾa.βan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
To manifest or make something evident.
They demonstrated their support for the cause at every protest.
Ellos demostraban su apoyo a la causa en cada protesta.
To prove or justify something with evidence.
The scientists demonstrated their theories with experiments.
Los científicos demostraban sus teorías con experimentos.
To make a quality or feeling visible or perceptible.
The results demonstrated the success of the project.
Los resultados demostraban el éxito del proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'demonstrare', which means to show or prove.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to demonstrate the truth
To prove that something is true or real.
demostrar la verdad
to demonstrate interest
To indicate that one has an interest in something.
demostrar interés
to demonstrate skills
To show skills or abilities in something.
demostrar habilidades

Related Words

demonstration
Action of showing or proving something.
demostración
demonstrator
Person who shows or presents something.
demostrador

Slang Meanings

To show something with great pride.
At the party, they demonstrated their wealth with luxuries.
En la fiesta, ellos demostraban su riqueza con lujos.
To make ostentatious displays of a capability.
He always demonstrated his strength at the gym.
Él siempre demostraba su fuerza en el gimnasio.