Demostré (en. I demonstrated)
/de.mo's.tɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To show the truth or existence of something through evidence or arguments.
I demonstrated that I was right with facts.
Demostré que tenía razón con hechos.
To prove or evidence a theory or idea.
The experiment demonstrated the scientist's hypothesis.
El experimento demostró la hipótesis del científico.
To manifest a skill or quality.
I demonstrated my skills on stage.
Demostré mis habilidades en el escenario.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'demonstrāre', which means 'to show, to prove'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to demonstrate something
To prove or evidence something specific.
demostrar algo
to demonstrate the truth
To confirm the truth of a matter.
demostrar la verdad
to demonstrate interest
To manifest desire or concern for something.
demostrar interés
Related Words
demonstration
Action of demonstrating.
demostración
evidence
Proof that confirms something.
evidencia
proof
Verification using data or experiments.
prueba
Slang Meanings
To express something overwhelmingly clear.
The game demonstrated who is the best.
El juego demostró quién es el mejor.
To make evident without doubt.
In the discussion, I demonstrated that I was correct.
En la discusión, demostré que estaba en lo correcto.