muéstranos
/mwestɾanos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "show us" is translated into Spanish as muéstranos.
What does it mean word for word?
muéstranos is a combination of the imperative verb muestra (show) and the indirect object pronoun nos (us).
How do you pronounce it?
/mwestɾanos/
Did you know?
- The verb mostrar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'monster'. Both come from the Latin 'monstrare', meaning to show or point out, as in showing a portent or omen.
- While muéstranos is a direct translation of 'show us', Spanish speakers often use the reflexive enséñanos in daily life. Enseñar literally means 'to teach', but it is the most common way to say 'show' in a casual context.
- If you wanted to say 'show it to us', you would say muéstranoslo. Spanish allows you to attach both the 'us' and the 'it' to the end of the verb, creating a single long word.
Examples in context
- Por favor, muéstranos tus imágenes.Please show us your pictures.Tatoeba #6851343 by arh, translation #6849239 by CK
- ¿Puedes enseñarnos cómo hacer ese truco de magia?Can you show us how to do that magic trick?
- ¡Juan, muéstranos cómo tocas la guitarra!Juan, show us how you play the guitar!
- Muéstranos el camino al hotel.Show us the way to the hotel.
- Muéstranos tus dibujos, por favor.Show us your drawings, please.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at a new apartment.
- MateoMuéstranos la cocina, Lucía.Show us the kitchen, Lucía.
- LucíaClaro, está justo aquí.Sure, it is right here.
- MateoEs un espacio muy bonito.It is a very beautiful space.
- LucíaGracias, me alegra que te guste.Thank you, I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
