How to Say "they display" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they display” is “muestran” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los niños nos muestran sus dibujos con orgullo.
The children show us their drawings with pride.
Las tiendas de la calle muestran la nueva colección de verano.
The stores on the street are displaying the new summer collection.
Ustedes muestran mucha paciencia con los principiantes.
You (plural) show a lot of patience with the beginners.
Vowel Change in the Present
In the present tense, the 'o' in the verb's root changes to 'ue' (o > ue) for most people, including 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' ('muestran'). This sound change happens when the emphasis falls on that part of the word.
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: “Ellos *mostran* la colección.”
Correction: Ellos *muestran* la colección. Remember that the 'o' turns into 'ue' in the present tense for this form.
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