Mostrarle (en. Show him)

/mos'traɾ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Present something to someone for them to see or know it.
Today I am going to show my friend the vacation photos.
Hoy voy a mostrarle a mi amigo las fotos de las vacaciones.
Indicate or point something out to someone.
She wants to show him/her the right way.
Ella quiere mostrarle el camino correcto.
Reveal information or knowledge to another person.
I want to show him/her the letter I received.
Quiero mostrarle la carta que recibí.

Etymology

From the verb 'mostrar,' which comes from the Latin 'monstrare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

show him/her an idea
Present a concept to someone.
mostrarle una idea
show him/her the way
Guide someone to a place.
mostrarle el camino
show someone how it’s done
Instruct someone on a procedure.
mostrarle a alguien cómo se hace

Related Words

show
To let someone see something.
mostrar
sample
Example or material evidence of something.
muestra
counter
Place where products are displayed in a store.
mostrador

Slang Meanings

To make something unexpected obvious.
That comment showed him/her his/her friend's true attitude.
Ese comentario le mostró la verdadera actitud de su amigo.
To present publicly.
At the event, they are going to show the new product to the public.
En el evento, van a mostrarle al público el nuevo producto.