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How to Say "you show" in Spanish

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muestras

/mway-stras//mwestɾas/

verbA1informal
Use 'muestras' when you are telling someone to physically present or display something, like an object or a document, to you or others.
A smiling, friendly character, drawn in a simple storybook style, holds up a bright red flower with both hands, clearly presenting it to the viewer.

Examples

¿Por qué no me muestras lo que compraste?

Why don't you show me what you bought?

Tú siempre muestras mucho entusiasmo.

You always display a lot of enthusiasm.

Si me muestras cómo se hace, lo intento.

If you show me how it's done, I'll try it.

Irregularity Alert: O to UE

The verb 'mostrar' is irregular because the 'o' in the stem changes to 'ue' in the present tense forms, except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'.

Missing the Stem Change

Mistake: “Using 'tú mostras' instead of 'tú muestras'.”

Correction: Always remember the vowel change: 'muestras' helps the word flow better.

evidencias

eh-vee-DEN-see-ahs/e.βiˈðen.sjas/

verbB2formal
Use 'evidencias' when you mean that someone is demonstrating or revealing a quality, characteristic, or abstract concept.
A cheerful, simple cartoon person standing and holding a brightly colored, oversized red apple out directly toward the viewer, clearly presenting it.

Examples

Tú evidencias un gran dominio del tema en tu presentación.

You show a great mastery of the subject in your presentation.

¿Por qué evidencias tanto nerviosismo cuando hablas con ella?

Why do you show so much nervousness when you talk to her?

Regular -AR Verb

The verb 'evidenciar' follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, making its conjugations predictable once you know the basic endings.

Mixing up Tenses

Mistake: “Using 'evidencias' when you mean the command 'evidencia' (show!) or the past tense 'evidenciaste' (you showed).”

Correction: 'Evidencias' only means 'you show/you are showing' right now. Check your context to make sure you are using the present tense.

Showing vs. Demonstrating

Learners often confuse 'muestras' and 'evidencias' by using 'muestras' for abstract concepts or 'evidencias' for simply showing an object. Remember, 'muestras' is about presenting something tangible, while 'evidencias' implies demonstrating a trait or idea.

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