demostración
/deh-mohs-trah-SYOHN/
proof
Showing evidence of truth or validity is a form of demostración (proof).
demostración(noun)
proof
?evidence of truth or validity
,demonstration
?showing that something is true
confirmation
?formal validation
📝 In Action
Su victoria fue una demostración de que el equipo había mejorado mucho.
B1Their victory was a demonstration that the team had improved a lot.
Necesitamos una demostración matemática para aceptar tu hipótesis.
B2We need a mathematical proof to accept your hypothesis.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Since this word ends in '-ción', it is always feminine. You must use 'la demostración' and pluralize it as 'las demostraciones'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'el' instead of 'la'
Mistake: "El demostración"
Correction: La demostración. Remember the '-ción' ending signals a feminine noun.
A public protest or march is a type of demostración (demonstration).
demostración(noun)
demonstration
?public protest or march
,protest
?organized public event
rally
?large public gathering
📝 In Action
Hubo una gran demostración en la capital contra la nueva ley.
B1There was a large demonstration in the capital against the new law.
La demostración fue pacífica y no hubo incidentes.
B2The protest was peaceful and there were no incidents.
When someone shows how a product works, they are performing a demostración (demonstration).
demostración(noun)
demonstration
?showing how a product works
,display
?practical showing of a skill
showcase
?a formal display
📝 In Action
¿Podría hacerme una demostración de cómo usar esta máquina?
A2Could you give me a demonstration of how to use this machine?
La tienda ofrece demostraciones gratuitas de cocina todos los sábados.
B1The store offers free cooking demonstrations every Saturday.
⭐ Usage Tips
Verb Connection
To ask someone to do a demonstration, use the verb 'hacer' (to do/make): 'hacer una demostración'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: demostración
Question 1 of 2
Which English word best translates 'demostración' in the following sentence: 'La demostración fue convocada por los sindicatos.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'demostración' the same as 'manifestación'?
'Demostración' and 'manifestación' are often used interchangeably, especially when talking about public protests or marches. In many countries, 'manifestación' is more common for political events, while 'demostración' can also refer to showing a product or proving a point.
How do I remember the gender of 'demostración'?
Since 'demostración' ends in the suffix '-ción', it is always a feminine noun. This pattern is very reliable in Spanish: words ending in '-ción' (like nación, canción, operación) always use 'la' or 'las'.