muestras
/mway-stras/
samples
The plural noun muestras means 'samples,' like these small items gathered for testing or demonstration.
muestras(noun)
samples
?small quantities used for testing or demonstration
,specimens
?biological or scientific examples
evidence
?proof or signs (less common than 'prueba')
📝 In Action
El laboratorio analizó las muestras de agua.
B1The laboratory analyzed the water samples.
La tienda da muestras gratis de perfume.
A1The store gives free perfume samples.
Estas son algunas muestras de su trabajo artístico.
A2These are some examples (samples) of her artistic work.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Reminder
Remember that the singular word 'muestra' is feminine, so it takes feminine articles: 'la muestra', 'unas muestras'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Scientific Context
In science or medicine, 'muestras' is the standard word for 'specimens' or 'test samples'.
The verb form muestras means 'you show' (informal), describing the action of presenting something.
muestras(verb)
you show
?present tense, informal 'tú' subject
you display
?present tense, informal 'tú' subject
📝 In Action
¿Por qué no me muestras lo que compraste?
A1Why don't you show me what you bought?
Tú siempre muestras mucho entusiasmo.
A2You always display a lot of enthusiasm.
Si me muestras cómo se hace, lo intento.
A1If you show me how it's done, I'll try it.
💡 Grammar Points
Irregularity Alert: O to UE
The verb 'mostrar' is irregular because the 'o' in the stem changes to 'ue' in the present tense forms, except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Stem Change
Mistake: "Using 'tú mostras' instead of 'tú muestras'."
Correction: Always remember the vowel change: 'muestras' helps the word flow better.
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking Someone to Show You
This verb is often used when asking for information or directions: '¿Me muestras el camino?' (Can you show me the way?)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: muestras
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'muestras' as a plural object (a thing) rather than an action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'muestras' is the noun or the verb when I hear it?
Look at the words around it! If you see words like 'las' or 'unas' (the or some) before it, it's the noun ('the samples'). If you see 'tú' (or understand that 'tú' is the person performing the action), it's the verb ('you show').
Is 'muestra' (singular) used as a verb form too?
Yes! 'Muestra' is the verb form for él/ella/usted (he/she/you formal show) and the affirmative command for 'tú' (Show!). It is also the singular noun (a sample).