demostración
“demostración” means “proof” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
proof, demonstration
Also: confirmation
📝 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.
demonstration, protest
Also: rally
📝 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.
demonstration, display
Also: showcase
📝 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.
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Which English word best translates 'demostración' in the following sentence: 'La demostración fue convocada por los sindicatos.'
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Comes from the Latin word *demonstratio*, which means 'a pointing out' or 'showing.' It is built from the prefix *de-* (thoroughly) and the verb root *monstrare* (to show).
First recorded: Late Middle Ages (around the 14th century)
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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'.