muéstrame algo
/mwestɾame alɡo/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "show me something" is muéstrame algo.
What does it mean word for word?
The word muéstrame is a combination of the imperative form of the verb mostrar (to show) and the indirect object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
enséñame algo is a common synonym used in many Spanish-speaking regions. For a formal situation, use muéstreme algo instead of muéstrame algo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase muéstrame algo uses the informal imperative (tú) form.
How do you pronounce it?
/mwestɾame alɡo/
Did you know?
- The verb mostrar is related to the English word 'monitor', as both stem from the idea of pointing something out or showing a state of affairs.
- While mostrar means 'to show', the synonym enseñar also means 'to teach'. In many contexts, asking someone to 'show' you how to do something is linguistically identical to asking them to 'teach' you.
- In Spanish, the pronoun me is attached to the end of the verb in the command muéstrame. If you used a negative command, like 'do not show me', the me would jump to the front of the verb.
Examples in context
- Muéstrame algo nuevo.Show me something new.This sentence is useful for requesting that someone show you something that is new using muéstrame algo.Tatoeba #6863628 by arh, translation #6863384 by CK
- Muéstrame algo, por favor.Show me something, please.
- Enséñame algo, porfa.Teach me something, please.
- Muéstrame algo de tu colección.Show me something from your collection.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are visiting an art gallery.
- JavierSofía, muéstrame algo que te guste.Sofía, show me something that you like.
- SofíaMira este cuadro azul, es hermoso.Look at this blue painting, it is beautiful.
- JavierTienes razón, los colores son increíbles.You are right, the colors are incredible.
- SofíaEs mi pieza favorita de la sala.It is my favorite piece in the room.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
