Demostrar (en. Demonstrate)

/de.mo'str.aɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To manifest or show something clearly and evidently.
The teacher demonstrated the theory with an experiment.
El profesor demostró la teoría con un experimento.
To prove or provide evidence for a statement or hypothesis.
She demonstrated her point during the discussion.
Ella demostró su punto durante la discusión.
To express feelings or emotions visibly.
Demonstrating affection can strengthen relationships.
Demostrar cariño puede fortalecer las relaciones.

Etymology

From the Latin 'demonstrāre', which means 'to show clearly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to demonstrate interest
To show attention or curiosity towards something.
demostrar interés
to demonstrate ability
To evidence skills or knowledge in a task or activity.
demostrar capacidad
to demonstrate love
To express affection visibly.
demostrar amor

Related Words

demonstration
Act of showing something so that it can be understood or verified.
demostración
evidence
Test or indication that supports a statement.
evidencia
proof
Examination or verification of the validity of something.
prueba

Slang Meanings

To show something impressively.
The game proved to be spectacular in the second half.
El partido demostró ser espectacular en la segunda mitad.
To evidence something informally.
He always demonstrates his style when he goes out.
Él siempre demuestra su estilo cuando sale.