muestras
“muestras” means “samples” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
samples, specimens
Also: evidence
📝 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.
you show
Also: you display
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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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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Comes from the Vulgar Latin word *mōstrāre*, meaning 'to point out' or 'to indicate.' It is closely related to the Spanish word 'monstruo' (monster), because historically, a monster was something unusual that was 'shown' or 'pointed out' to people.
First recorded: c. 13th century
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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).