muéstramelo
/mwestɾamelo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "show me it" is translated into Spanish as muéstramelo.
This phrase is used when making a request for someone to let you see a specific object.
How does it change in a sentence?
When attaching object pronouns to an imperative verb, the pronouns are appended to the end of the verb and an accent mark is added to the original stressed syllable to maintain the correct pronunciation. The specific form of the ending depends on the object being referred to: use muéstramelo for a masculine singular object, muéstramela for a feminine singular object, muéstramelos for masculine plural objects and muéstramelas for feminine plural objects.
How do you pronounce it?
/mwestɾamelo/
Did you know?
- If you use enséñamelo instead of muéstramelo, you are using a word that also means 'teach it to me', as Spanish uses the same verb for both showing an object and teaching a skill.
- While muéstramelo is a request to see an object, the verb mostrar is also used in the expression mostrar los dientes, which can mean to show one's teeth in a threatening or aggressive way.
- The verb mostrar shares a root with the English word 'demonstrate'. Both derive from the Latin 'monstrare', meaning 'to point out' or 'to show'.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría mostrármelo, por favor? Estoy interesado/a en esa pintura.Could you show me it, please? I'm interested in that painting.
- ¿Sería tan amable de enseñármelo? Me gustaría ver el interior del automóvil.Would you be so kind as to show me it? I would like to see the car's interior.
- Enséñamelo, por favor. Quiero ver cómo funciona.Show me it, please. I want to see how it works.
- ¿Me lo puedes mostrar, por favor? Quisiera ver la portada y leer la sinopsis.Can you show me it, please? I'd like to see the cover and read the synopsis.
- ¿Tienes el pasaporte? Muéstramelo, por favor.Do you have the passport? Show it to me, please.
- Muéstramelo cuando llegues a casa.Show me it when you get home.
- Es un dibujo muy bonito, muéstramelo.It is a very pretty drawing, show me it.
- Si tienes el pasaporte, muéstramelo.If you have the passport, show me it.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a new drawing.
- MateoSofía, ¿hiciste un dibujo nuevo?Sofía, did you make a new drawing?
- SofíaSí, lo terminé ayer.Yes, I finished it yesterday.
- Mateo¡Qué bien! Muéstramelo.That's great! Show it to me.
- SofíaMira, aquí está.Look, here it is.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
