Mostrar (en. Show)
/mos'traɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something visible.
The teacher showed the test results.
El profesor mostró los resultados de la prueba.
To indicate or point out something.
She showed the way to the station.
Ella mostró el camino a la estación.
To exhibit or present something.
The artist showed his new work at the gallery.
El artista mostró su nueva obra en la galería.
To let a quality or feeling be seen.
He showed a lot of joy upon receiving the news.
Mostró mucha alegría al recibir la noticia.
Etymology
From Latin 'monstrare', which means 'to make see'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
show your cards
Reveal hidden intentions or plans.
mostrar las cartas
show your teeth
Manifest aggression or challenge.
mostrar los dientes
show interest
Demonstrate curiosity or attention toward something.
mostrar interés
show the way
Indicate the direction to follow.
mostrar el camino
Related Words
demonstrate
To prove or evidence something.
demostrar
exhibit
To expose something to the public.
exhibir
reveal
To discover something that was hidden.
revelar
Slang Meanings
Show something on social media.
I am going to show my new pet on Instagram.
Voy a mostrar mi nueva mascota en Instagram.
Exhibit confidence or attitude.
He showed a lot of confidence in his presentation.
Él mostró mucha seguridad en su presentación.