How to Say "pointed out" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “pointed out” is “mostró” — use 'mostró' when you are indicating a location or object to someone, similar to 'showed' or 'indicated'..
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mostró
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Use 'mostró' when you are indicating a location or object to someone, similar to 'showed' or 'indicated'.
Examples
El camarero nos mostró la mesa junto a la ventana.
The waiter showed us the table next to the window.
enseñó
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Use 'enseñó' when you are teaching or showing someone how to do something, or demonstrating a skill, though it can also mean 'showed' in a broader sense.
Examples
Ella me enseñó las fotos de su viaje a México.
She showed me the photos from her trip to Mexico.
Mostró vs. Enseñó: The Core Difference
Learners often confuse 'mostró' and 'enseñó' because both can mean 'showed'. Remember that 'mostró' is primarily for pointing out or indicating something, while 'enseñó' leans more towards teaching or demonstrating a skill, though it can also be used for showing objects.
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