mostrando
mos-TRAHN-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ando' Action
Think of '-ando' as the Spanish version of '-ing' in English. It describes an action that is happening right now when you use it with the verb 'estar' (to be).
Always the Same
The word 'mostrando' never changes its ending. It doesn't matter if a man or a woman is doing the showing, or if it's one person or many; it's always 'mostrando'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Stem-Change Trap
Mistake: "Using 'muestrando'."
Correction: Use 'mostrando'. While the base verb changes to 'muestro' in some forms, the '-ando' form always stays with the letter 'o'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describe the way you do things
You can use 'mostrando' at the start of a sentence to explain HOW someone is doing something else, like: 'Mostrando una sonrisa, entró en la habitación' (Showing a smile, he entered the room).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mostrando
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'He is showing'?
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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.