Mostrándole (en. Showing him)

/mosˈtɾandole/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Presenting or displaying something for others to see.
She is showing her drawing to the class.
Ella está mostrándole su dibujo a la clase.
Making something evident or clear.
The teacher is showing him/her the solution to the problem.
El profesor está mostrándole la solución al problema.
Teaching or instructing someone about something.
The technician is showing him/her how to use the machine.
El técnico le está mostrándole cómo usar la máquina.

Etymology

From the verb mostrar, with the gerund suffix -ndo and the enclitic pronoun le.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Showing him/her the way
Indicating the direction or route to follow.
mostrándole el camino
Showing him/her the truth
Exposing the reality or truthful information to someone.
mostrándole la verdad
Showing him/her the exit
Indicating how to get out of a situation.
mostrándole la salida

Related Words

Show
Verb that means to make something visible.
mostrar
Exhibit
Presenting something for it to be seen.
exhibir
Teach
Transmitting knowledge to someone.
enseñar

Slang Meanings

Showing something with style or in an exaggerated way.
He was showing him/her the new clothes as if it were a fashion show.
Estaba mostrándole la ropa nueva como si fuera un desfile.
Teaching something in a casual or fun manner.
The teacher decided to show him/her with humor so they would understand better.
El maestro decidió mostrándole con humor para que entendieran mejor.