mostrando
“mostrando” means “showing” in Spanish (making something visible or clear).
showingAlso: displaying, demonstrating
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Juan está mostrando sus fotos del viaje.
A1Juan is showing his photos from the trip.
Me quedé mirando el escaparate, mostrando interés en el reloj.
B1I stood looking at the shop window, showing interest in the watch.
Están mostrando cómo usar la nueva aplicación.
A2They are showing how to use the new app.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: mostrando
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'He is showing'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin verb 'monstrare', which means to point out or show. This is the same root that gave us the English word 'demonstrate'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'mostrando' mean 'teaching'?
Sometimes! While 'enseñando' is the main word for 'teaching', if you are showing someone how to do a physical task, 'mostrando' works perfectly.
Does 'mostrando' change for plural subjects?
No. Whether it's 'él está mostrando' (he is showing) or 'ellos están mostrando' (they are showing), the word 'mostrando' remains exactly the same.