Demostración (en. Demonstration)

/demostɾaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Proof or evidence that confirms the truth of something.
The demonstration of his theory was convincing.
La demostración de su teoría fue convincente.
Public exhibition to show something.
We attended a cooking demonstration at the market.
Asistimos a una demostración de cocina en el mercado.
Manifestation or public protest.
The demonstration in the square attracted thousands of people.
La demostración en la plaza atrajo a miles de personas.

Etymology

From Latin 'demonstratio', which means show or proof.

Common Phrases and Expressions

show of strength
Action that seeks to show power or ability.
demostración de fuerza
to make a demonstration
To hold an exhibition of skills or products.
hacer una demostración
demonstration of love
Act or gesture that shows affection towards someone.
demostración de amor

Related Words

demonstrate
To prove or evidence something.
demostrar
demonstrable
That which can be demonstrated.
demostrable
demonstra
Act of exhibiting or presenting something.
demonstra

Slang Meanings

Social proof.
That party was a demonstration; everyone knew something big was brewing.
Esa fiesta fue una demostración, todos sabían que se arma algo grande.
Showcase of skills or talents.
In the park, there was an incredible demonstration of freestyle.
En el parque hubo una demostración increíble de freestyle.