How to Say "showed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “showed” is “enseñó” — use this when 'showed' means to teach, instruct, or demonstrate something to someone, often implying imparting knowledge or skill..
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enseñó
verbA2general
Use this when 'showed' means to teach, instruct, or demonstrate something to someone, often implying imparting knowledge or skill.
Examples
Ella me enseñó las fotos de su viaje a México.
She showed me the photos from her trip to Mexico.
mostró
verbA2general
Use this when 'showed' refers to the act of displaying a physical object or pointing something out to someone's attention.
Examples
El camarero nos mostró la mesa junto a la ventana.
The waiter showed us the table next to the window.
verbB2formal
Use this when 'showed' means to officially unveil, introduce, or present something new, especially in a formal or public setting.
Examples
La compañía presentó su nuevo modelo de teléfono en la feria.
The company showed/unveiled its new phone model at the fair.
Enseñó vs. Mostró
The most common confusion is between 'enseñó' and 'mostró'. Remember that 'enseñó' implies teaching or demonstrating a skill, while 'mostró' is simply about displaying or pointing out an object.
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