Mostrándose (en. Showing off)

mos-trán-do-se

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Presenting oneself in a visible or evident manner.
He was showing himself as a very kind person.
Se estaba mostrando como una persona muy amable.
Revealing a quality or state.
Showing enthusiasm, he participated in all the activities.
Mostrándose entusiasta, participó en todas las actividades.
Appearing in a specific situation.
The problem was shown in the meeting.
El problema se mostró en la reunión.

Etymology

It derives from the verb mostrar, which comes from the Latin 'monstrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

showing oneself in favor
Demonstrating support or approval.
mostrándose a favor
showing oneself energetic
Giving signs of energy or strength.
mostrándose enérgico
more than what is shown
Indicates that there is more behind what is presented.
más de lo que se muestra

Related Words

show
Making something visible that was not clearly exposed.
mostrar
exhibit
Making something visible to others.
exhibir
reveal
Making something that was hidden known.
revelar

Slang Meanings

Being very ostentatious.
That guy is always showing off with his new car.
Ese chico siempre está mostrándose con su nuevo coche.
Pretending to be someone or something you are not.
I don't like how he is showing himself, it's fake.
No me gusta como se está mostrando, es falso.