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    Mostraban (en. They showed)

    /mos'traβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something visible or present it to view.
    The artists showed their works in the gallery.
    Los artistas mostraban sus obras en la galería.
    To indicate or make something evident.
    The data showed a growing trend.
    Los datos mostraban una tendencia creciente.
    To present or exhibit something to an audience.
    In the meeting, the executives showed the projections for next year.
    En la reunión, los directivos mostraban las proyecciones del próximo año.

    Etymology

    From the verb mostrar in Spanish, originating from the Latin 'monstrare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    showed their claws
    Indicated their true nature or intentions.
    mostraban las garras
    showed the way
    Guided or oriented someone towards a destination.
    mostraban el camino
    showed interest
    Exhibited a desire to participate or know more.
    mostraban interés

    Related Words

    show
    To make something visible or present it.
    mostrar
    sample
    Example or representative portion of something.
    muestra
    demonstration
    Act of showing something to verify its truth or quality.
    demostración

    Slang Meanings

    To show something ostentatiously.
    At the party, they were showing off their wealth with jewelry and cars.
    En la fiesta, estaban mostrando su riqueza con joyas y coches.
    To reveal secret information.
    Don't tell him your secret; I don't want him to show it to everyone.
    No le cuentes tu secreto, no quiero que lo mostraban a todos.