Translation of Spanish word "mostrar" to English
mostrar
/mos.ˈtɾaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo display or exhibit; to have somebody see (something); to direct attention to something.
How to use
In formal or professional contexts, 'mostrar' is often used to emphasize the importance of something, as in 'El director mostrará el proyecto al consejo de administración' (The director will show the project to the board of directors). In informal settings, 'mostrar' can be used to describe a casual display or exhibition, such as 'Mostraré tus fotos en mi próximo cumpleaños' (I'll show your photos at my next birthday party). However, it's worth noting that in some cases, 'mostrar' can be confused with 'exhibir', which implies a more formal or public display.
🇬🇧 English
to show
Example
Él quiere mostrar sus nuevos dibujos a todo el mundo.
He wants to show his new drawings to everyone.
El mapa sirve para mostrar el camino correcto.
The map serves to show the correct path.
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Common phrases
- mostrar el camino— to show the way
- mostrar interés— to show interest
- mostrar apoyo— to show support
- mostrar entusiasmo— to show enthusiasm
- mostrar descontento— to show discontent
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Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he mostrado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #284 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "mostrar" means "to show" in English.
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