Demostraciones (en. Demonstrations)

/de.mo. stra. 'θjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions aimed at showing or evidencing something.
Product demonstrations help consumers make informed decisions.
Las demostraciones de productos ayudan a los consumidores a tomar decisiones informadas.
Public exhibitions or presentations that explain a process or product.
The scientist conducted a series of demonstrations about his experiments.
El científico realizó una serie de demostraciones sobre sus experimentos.
Tests or evidence that validate a theory or assertion.
Mathematical demonstrations are essential for understanding theorems.
Las demostraciones matemáticas son esenciales para comprender los teoremas.
Manifestations of protest or public demand.
Human rights demonstrations attracted thousands of people.
Las demostraciones por los derechos humanos atrajeron a miles de personas.
Presentations of skills or techniques in a specific area.
During the class, the teacher gave several demonstrations of painting techniques.
Durante la clase, el profesor hizo varias demostraciones de técnicas de pintura.

Etymology

From Latin 'demonstratio', which means 'to show' or 'to make evident'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a demonstration
To carry out a presentation or exhibition of something.
hacer una demostración
practical demonstration
Exhibition of skills in practice.
demostración práctica
display of strength
Act of showing power or authority, usually in a protest context.
demostración de fuerza

Related Words

demonstrator
Person who gives demonstrations.
demostrador
demonstrable
Something that can be demonstrated or tested.
demostrable
demonstrative
That serves to demonstrate or illustrate.
demostrativo

Slang Meanings

Quick demonstration
Today I am going to give a quick demonstration of how to use the new app.
Hoy voy a hacer una demostración rápida de cómo usar la nueva aplicación.
Demo
I was at a demo of the new technology yesterday.
Estuve en una demo de la nueva tecnología ayer.
Live demonstration
We will have a live demonstration of the product on Saturday.
Tendremos una demostración en vivo del producto el sábado.