How to Say "showing" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “showing” is “mostrando” — use 'mostrando' when you are making something visible or clear to others, like exhibiting objects or information.
Use 'mostrando' when you are making something visible or clear to others, like exhibiting objects or information.
Learn more →Use 'enseñando' when the act of 'showing' involves teaching, instructing, or demonstrating a concept or skill.
Learn more →Use 'proyección' specifically when referring to the display of images or films on a screen or surface.
Learn more →Use 'sesión' to refer to a scheduled period or meeting, often for entertainment like a movie, or for professional services like therapy.
Learn more →mos-TRAHN-dohmosˈtɾando
Examples
Juan está mostrando sus fotos del viaje.
Juan is showing his photos from the trip.
Me quedé mirando el escaparate, mostrando interés en el reloj.
I stood looking at the shop window, showing interest in the watch.
Están mostrando cómo usar la nueva aplicación.
They are showing how to use the new app.
The '-ando' Action
Think of '-ando' as the Spanish version of '-ing' in English. It describes an action that is happening right now when you use it with the verb 'estar' (to be).
Always the Same
The word 'mostrando' never changes its ending. It doesn't matter if a man or a woman is doing the showing, or if it's one person or many; it's always 'mostrando'.
The Stem-Change Trap
Mistake: “Using 'muestrando'.”
Correction: Use 'mostrando'. While the base verb changes to 'muestro' in some forms, the '-ando' form always stays with the letter 'o'.
enseñando
Examples
El profesor está enseñando la lección ahora mismo.
The teacher is teaching the lesson right now.
proyección
Examples
La proyección de la película empieza a las ocho.
The movie screening starts at eight o'clock.
sesión
Examples
La sesión de terapia duró una hora.
The therapy session lasted an hour.
Verb vs. Noun Confusion
Learners often confuse the verbs 'mostrando' (showing an object) and 'enseñando' (teaching or demonstrating). Remember that 'enseñando' implies instruction, while 'mostrando' is simply making something visible. Also, be careful not to use the nouns 'proyección' or 'sesión' when you mean the action of showing something.
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