mostrado
/mos-TRA-do/
shown
The apple is being shown to someone, illustrating the verb 'mostrado'.
mostrado(verb)
shown
?as in 'I have shown'
exhibited
?displaying something to others
📝 In Action
He mostrado mi pasaporte en la entrada.
A2I have shown my passport at the entrance.
Juan ha mostrado mucho talento este año.
B1Juan has shown a lot of talent this year.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Completed Action' Form
Mostrado is the past participle of 'mostrar'. Think of it as the '-ed' ending in English. It is used with 'haber' (to have) to describe things that have already happened.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it alone
Mistake: "Yo mostrado las fotos."
Correction: He mostrado las fotos.
⭐ Usage Tips
Stay consistent
When used with 'haber' to say 'have shown', this word never changes its ending, even if you are talking about many things or feminine things.
The gemstone is shown in the open box, illustrating the adjective 'mostrado'.
mostrado(adjective)
shown
?describing a quality or object
displayed
?an attitude or physical item
📝 In Action
Agradezco el interés mostrado por el equipo.
B1I appreciate the interest shown by the team.
El cuadro mostrado en la galería es caro.
B2The painting shown in the gallery is expensive.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Nouns
When 'mostrado' acts as a description (an adjective), it must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'mostrado' for masculine singular nouns.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mostrado
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'I have shown' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mostrado' irregular?
The verb 'mostrar' has a stem change (o to ue) in the present tense, but the form 'mostrado' itself is perfectly regular.
What is the difference between 'mostrado' and 'enseñado'?
Both can mean 'shown'. However, 'enseñado' is more common for 'taught' or 'shown' in a casual way, while 'mostrado' is often used for displaying qualities, evidence, or physical objects.