muestran
/MWEHS-tran/
they show
When people are presenting an object, they muestran (show) it.
muestran(verb)
they show
?presenting an object
,they display
?exhibiting
you (plural) show
?ustedes form
📝 In Action
Los niños nos muestran sus dibujos con orgullo.
A1The children show us their drawings with pride.
Las tiendas de la calle muestran la nueva colección de verano.
A2The stores on the street are displaying the new summer collection.
Ustedes muestran mucha paciencia con los principiantes.
A2You (plural) show a lot of patience with the beginners.
💡 Grammar Points
Vowel Change in the Present
In the present tense, the 'o' in the verb's root changes to 'ue' (o > ue) for most people, including 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' ('muestran'). This sound change happens when the emphasis falls on that part of the word.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Ellos *mostran* la colección."
Correction: Ellos *muestran* la colección. Remember that the 'o' turns into 'ue' in the present tense for this form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Reflexive Pronouns
The verb can be used reflexively as 'mostrarse' (to show oneself or to reveal one's feelings): 'Ellos se muestran preocupados' (They show themselves to be worried).
When people provide evidence or results, they muestran (prove) their findings.
muestran(verb)
they prove
?providing evidence/results
,they reveal
?making something known
they demonstrate
?showing ability or quality
📝 In Action
Los datos muestran una clara tendencia a la baja.
B1The data show (or prove) a clear downward trend.
Las dificultades muestran de qué son capaces los estudiantes.
B2The difficulties reveal what the students are capable of.
💡 Grammar Points
Showing Feelings
When talking about emotions or qualities, 'muestran' means they display those feelings or characteristics. Example: 'Muestran coraje' (They show courage).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Abstract
This meaning is often used in formal reports or academic writing where the subject is not a person, but data, studies, or statistics.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muestran
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'muestran' to mean 'prove' or 'demonstrate'?
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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'.