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How to Say "displayed" in Spanish

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mostró

verbA2general
Use this when 'displayed' means to actively show or exhibit something, like a waiter showing a table or a person showing photos.

Examples

El camarero nos mostró la mesa junto a la ventana.

The waiter showed us the table next to the window.

enseñó

verbA2general
Use this when 'displayed' refers to the act of teaching or demonstrating something, often involving showing items to impart knowledge or information.

Examples

Ella me enseñó las fotos de su viaje a México.

She showed me the photos from her trip to Mexico.

mostrado

/mos-TRA-do//mosˈtɾaðo/

adjectiveB1general
Use this as an adjective when 'displayed' describes a quality, attitude, or item that has been shown or exhibited, often in a passive sense.
An open jewelry box displaying a sparkling blue gemstone.

Examples

Agradezco el interés mostrado por el equipo.

I appreciate the interest shown by the team.

El cuadro mostrado en la galería es caro.

The painting shown in the gallery is expensive.

Describing Nouns

When 'mostrado' acts as a description (an adjective), it must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'mostrado' for masculine singular nouns.

Verb vs. Adjective Confusion

Learners often confuse 'mostró'/'enseñó' (verbs) with 'mostrado' (adjective). Remember that 'mostró' and 'enseñó' describe an action someone performed, while 'mostrado' acts like an English adjective, describing something that *has been* shown.

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