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muestran

MWEHS-tran/ˈmwes.tɾan/

“muestran” means “they show” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

they show, they display

Also: you (plural) show
VerbA1irregular (stem-changing o > ue) ar
Two friendly characters standing side by side, holding up a single large, shiny red apple between them as if presenting it to an audience.
infinitivemostrar
gerundmostrando
past Participlemostrado

📝 In Action

Los niños nos muestran sus dibujos con orgullo.

A1

The children show us their drawings with pride.

Las tiendas de la calle muestran la nueva colección de verano.

A2

The stores on the street are displaying the new summer collection.

Ustedes muestran mucha paciencia con los principiantes.

A2

You (plural) show a lot of patience with the beginners.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • enseñan (they teach/show)
  • exponen (they expose/exhibit)

Common Collocations

  • muestran interés – they show interest
  • muestran el camino – they show the way

they prove, they reveal

Also: they demonstrate
VerbB1irregular (stem-changing o > ue) ar
Two cartoon scientists wearing lab coats pointing enthusiastically at a single small pot from which a surprisingly large, healthy green plant is growing, symbolizing a proven result.
infinitivemostrar
gerundmostrando
past Participlemostrado

📝 In Action

Los datos muestran una clara tendencia a la baja.

B1

The data show (or prove) a clear downward trend.

Las dificultades muestran de qué son capaces los estudiantes.

B2

The difficulties reveal what the students are capable of.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • prueban (they prove)
  • indican (they indicate)

Common Collocations

  • muestran resultados – they show results
  • muestran evidencia – they show evidence

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedmuestra
yomuestro
túmuestras
ellos/ellas/ustedesmuestran
nosotrosmostramos
vosotrosmostráis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedmostraba
yomostraba
túmostrabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesmostraban
nosotrosmostrábamos
vosotrosmostrabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedmostró
yomostré
túmostraste
ellos/ellas/ustedesmostraron
nosotrosmostramos
vosotrosmostrasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedmuestre
yomuestre
túmuestres
ellos/ellas/ustedesmuestren
nosotrosmostremos
vosotrosmostréis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedmostrara/mostrase
yomostrara/mostrase
túmostraras/mostrases
ellos/ellas/ustedesmostraran/mostrasen
nosotrosmostráramos/mostrásemos
vosotrosmostrarais/mostraseis
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Quick Quiz: muestran

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'muestran' to mean 'prove' or 'demonstrate'?

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📚 Etymology▼

The verb comes from the Latin word *monstrare*, meaning 'to point out' or 'to exhibit.' This root clearly links to the modern meaning of displaying something for others to see.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mostrarItalian: mostrare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'muestran' used for people or things?

'Muestran' can be used for both. People (Ellos/Ustedes) can show objects or feelings. Things (Los datos, Las estadísticas) can 'show' or 'prove' abstract information.

What is the base form of 'muestran'?

The base form is the infinitive verb 'mostrar', which means 'to show' or 'to display'.