mostrando
/mostɾando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for showing is mostrando.
Meaning: occasion (noun)
Which one should you use?
exhibiendo can be used to mean showing and presentando translates to presenting but serves as a synonym for showing in certain formal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
mostrando is the present participle (gerund) of the verb mostrar.
How do you pronounce it?
/mostɾando/
Did you know?
- In legal contexts, a 'showing' or 'demonstration' of evidence is often referred to as desahogo, a word that literally means 'unburdening' or 'venting'.
- In certain Spanish dialects, using exhibiendo instead of mostrando can imply that the person is showing something in an indecent or inappropriately public manner.
- The verb mostrar can be used to express a strong emotional reaction, such as mostrarse indignado, where it functions more as 'becoming' or 'appearing' than simply showing.
Examples in context
- Estoy mostrando mis dientes.I am showing my teeth.This sentence is useful for describing the action of showing teeth with mostrando.Tatoeba #1683669 by marcelostockle, translation #1665954 by Amastan
- Tom está mostrando su herida.Tom is showing his wound.This sentence shows how to use mostrando when talking about a wound.Tatoeba #1713541 by marcelostockle, translation #1662923 by Amastan
- ¿Por qué me lo estás mostrando?Why are you showing it to me?This sentence demonstrates how to use mostrando when asking why someone is showing something to you.Tatoeba #10239591 by Shishir, translation #10248611 by LimeGreenTeknii
- La presentación de los resultados muestra claramente el éxito del proyecto.The presentation of the results clearly shows the success of the project.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a museum looking at new exhibits.
- AlejandroEl museo está mostrando cuadros nuevos hoy.The museum is showing new paintings today.
- SofíaEs una buena ocasión para ir, Alejandro.It is a good occasion to go, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta la colección que están mostrando?Do you like the collection they are showing?
- SofíaSí, es una exhibición muy interesante.Yes, it is a very interesting exhibition.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
