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Conjugation Chart of “Mostrar” (to show) in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | muestro |
| Tú | muestras |
| Él / Ella / Usted | muestra |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | mostramos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | muestran |
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Understanding the Present Tense of “Mostrar”
The Present Tense of Mostrar is used to describe actions happening now or facts that are currently true. For example, Muestro mi pasaporte al oficial en la aduana. (I show my passport to the official at customs.)
Mostrar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. For this verb, the o changes to ue in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.
How to Use Mostrar in the Present Tense
Mostrar generally means to show or display something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To show or display: For example, Muestro las fotos de mis vacaciones. (I show the photos from my vacation.)
To indicate or point out: For example, El mapa muestra el camino correcto. (The map shows the right way.)
To demonstrate or exhibit: For example, El mago muestra sus trucos. (The magician shows his tricks.)
To reveal or make known: For example, Los resultados muestran que tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer. (The results show that we have a lot of work to do.)
Colloquial usage (rude): For example, ¡Muestra un poco de respeto! (Show some respect!)
Real Life Examples of Mostrar in the Present Tense
Cada mañana muestro mi pase de abordar al entrar al avión. (Every morning I show my boarding pass when entering the plane.)
Los guías turísticos muestran los puntos de interés durante los recorridos. (Tour guides show the points of interest during tours.)
En la fiesta, mis amigos muestran sus nuevos pasos de baile. (At the party, my friends show off their new dance moves.)
Los periódicos muestran las noticias más recientes sobre la situación política. (The newspapers show the latest news about the political situation.)
En el taller de arte, mostramos nuestras pinturas al instructor para recibir comentarios. (In the art workshop, we show our paintings to the instructor for feedback.)
La aplicación muestra el tiempo actual y el pronóstico para los próximos días. (The app shows the current weather and the forecast for the next few days.)
Los chefs muestran sus platos gourmet en el programa de cocina. (The chefs show off their gourmet dishes on the cooking show.)
Mis padres muestran las fotos de la boda a los familiares. (My parents show the wedding photos to the relatives.)
En la oficina, mostramos los nuevos diseños al cliente durante la presentación. (At the office, we show the new designs to the client during the presentation.)
¿Me muestras cómo se usa esta aplicación? No la entiendo bien. (Can you show me how to use this app? I don’t quite understand it.)
Los atletas muestran su fuerza y resistencia en la competencia. (The athletes show their strength and endurance in the competition.)
La película muestra una perspectiva única sobre la vida en la ciudad. (The movie shows a unique perspective on city life.)
En la clase de yoga, la instructora muestra las posturas correctas. (In the yoga class, the instructor shows the correct poses.)
Los científicos muestran sus últimos descubrimientos en la conferencia. (The scientists show their latest discoveries at the conference.)
¿Me muestras dónde está el baño? Estoy perdido. (Can you show me where the bathroom is? I’m lost.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Mostrar (to show) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo muestro | I show |
| Tú muestras | You show |
| Él / Ella / Usted muestra | He / She / You shows |
| Nosotros / Nosotras mostramos | We show |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes muestran | They / You all show |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.