How to Say "Show Me" in Spanish

muéstrame

/mwestɾame/from spelling rules

The English phrase "show me" is translated into Spanish as muéstrame.

You use this phrase to request that someone let you see something.

How does it change in a sentence?

The word muéstrame is the informal imperative form of the verb.

/mwestɾame/

The verb mostrar shares a root with the English word 'monster', as both derive from the Latin 'monstrare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to show'.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the word muéstrame is replaced by enséñame in casual speech. While enseñar usually means 'to teach', it is the most common way to say 'show me' when asking to see an object.
If you are in a formal setting, like a bank or a government office, you must change muéstrame to muéstreme. Using the informal version with a stranger can sound accidentally rude or overly familiar.

Muéstrame cómo se hace.
Show me how to do it.
This sentence is useful for learning how to ask for a demonstration of a process using muéstrame.
Tatoeba #1116689 by marcelostockle, translation #47572 by CK
Muéstrame como ir allí.
Show me how to get there.
This sentence is useful for asking for directions using muéstrame.
Tatoeba #6830836 by arh, translation #6090578 by mailohilohi
Muéstrame lo que tienes.
Show me what you've got.
This sentence is useful for asking to see something someone possesses using muéstrame.
Tatoeba #3523599 by cueyayotl, translation #3396630 by CK
Le ruego me muestre el camino hacia el museo.
I kindly ask you to show me the way to the museum.
Oye, ¿me puedes enseñar esa canción en la guitarra?
Hey, can you show me how to play that song on the guitar?
Muéstrame cómo hacer este truco de magia, porfa.
Show me how to do this magic trick, please.
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