mostrarte
/mostɾaɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'show you' is translated into Spanish as mostrarte.
This phrase is used to express the act of letting someone see something by pointing it out or presenting it to them.
What does it mean word for word?
The form mostrarte is a combination of the infinitive verb mostrar (to show) and the enclitic pronoun te (you/to you).
Which one should you use?
While mostrarte is a common way to say 'show you', other forms like mostrarle or enseñarle can also be used depending on the level of formality. Additionally, mostraros is used specifically when addressing a group of people informally in certain regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, when speaking to a group of people informally, the form mostraros is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form mostrarte uses the pronoun te, which is used when speaking to a single person in an informal or familiar way.
How do you pronounce it?
/mostɾaɾte/
Did you know?
- The verb mostrar shares a root with the English word 'monster'. Both derive from the Latin 'monstrare', meaning 'to show', because monsters were originally seen as 'showing' or 'warning' signs from the gods.
- In many Latin American countries, you might hear enseñarte used for 'to show you' instead of mostrarte. While mostrar is more precise, enseñar is extremely common in daily speech even when no teaching is involved.
- If you want to 'show' someone a trick or a hidden secret, you might use the verb lucir. This shifts the meaning from simply presenting an object to 'showing off' or flaunting something with pride.
Examples in context
- Voy a mostrarte algo.I'm going to show you something.This sentence is useful for practicing the form mostrarte when stating an intention to show something.Tatoeba #2069374 by hayastan, translation #2064878 by CK
- Tengo algo para mostrarte.I have something to show you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you possess something intended to be shown using mostrarte.Tatoeba #1555799 by hayastan, translation #1553469 by CK
- Quiero mostrarte algo más.I want to show you something else.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to show something else using mostrarte.Tatoeba #2090272 by hayastan, translation #2016652 by CK
- Permítame mostrarle las instalaciones de nuestra empresa.Allow me to show you around our company facilities.
- Voy a enseñarle cómo utilizar este software.I am going to show you how to use this software.
- Te voy a mostrar mi nueva casa.I am going to show you my new house.
- Voy a enseñarte cómo jugar al fútbol.I am going to show you how to play football.
- Le voy a mostrar nuestra nueva colección de ropa.I am going to show you our new clothing collection.
- Te voy a enseñar cómo hacer un pastel delicioso.I am going to show you how to make a delicious cake.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a new photo album.
- DanielPuedo mostrarte las fotos de mi viaje.I can show you the photos from my trip.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Me encantaría verlas.Great! I would love to see them.
- DanielMira, voy a mostrarte esta de la playa.Look, I'm going to show you this one of the beach.
- LucíaEs una foto preciosa, Daniel.It is a beautiful photo, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
