Muestras (en. Samples)

/ˈmwes.tɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Representative portions taken from a set for analysis.
Water samples were taken from the river to analyze its quality.
Se tomaron muestras de agua del río para analizar su calidad.
Items displayed to demonstrate something.
The fabric samples were displayed in the store.
Las muestras de tela estaban expuestas en la tienda.
Demonstrations or examples that show the quality or characteristics of something.
The artist showed samples of his work in the gallery.
El artista mostró muestras de su obra en la galería.

Etymology

From the Latin 'monstrare', which means 'to show'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free sample
An example or portion of something given at no cost.
muestra gratuita
to make a sample
To perform a demonstration or presentation of something.
hacer una muestra

Related Words

sample
Portion or item that represents a whole.
muestra
to show
To present something for others to see.
mostrar

Slang Meanings

A small amount of a product to try.
At the food fair, they were giving samples of their new sauce.
En la feria de alimentos daban muestras de su nueva salsa.
Representative example in a social context.
That photo is just a sample of all the things I've done.
Esa foto es solo una muestra de todas las cosas que he hecho.