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Conjugation Chart of “Mostrar” (to show) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Mostrar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Mostrar is used to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations, for example: Es importante que muestres respeto a tus mayores. (It’s important that you show respect to your elders.)

Mostrar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from ‘o’ to ‘ue’ in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs and must be memorized.

How to Use Mostrar in the Subjunctive Mood

Mostrar generally means “to show” or “to display”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To demonstrate: For example, Es importante que mostremos respeto a los demás. (It’s important that we demonstrate respect for others.)

To reveal: For example, Espero que muestre su verdadera personalidad. (I hope he/she reveals his/her true personality.)

To exhibit: For example, Es bueno que mostremos nuestras habilidades en el trabajo. (It’s good that we exhibit our skills at work.)

To indicate: For example, Los estudios muestren que el ejercicio es bueno para la salud. (Studies indicate that exercise is good for health.)

To flaunt (colloquial): For example, ¡Qué mostrona! Siempre muestra su cuerpo en la playa. (What a show-off! She always flaunts her body at the beach.)

Real Life Examples of Mostrar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo muestre interés en aprender otro idioma. (I hope my son shows interest in learning another language.)

Es importante que todos mostremos respeto por las diferentes culturas. (It’s important that we all show respect for different cultures.)

Ojalá que muestres más entusiasmo en tus estudios. (I hope you show more enthusiasm in your studies.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es necesario que muestres tolerancia. (Even if you don’t agree, it’s necessary that you show tolerance.)

El instructor sugirió que mostremos nuestros proyectos en la próxima reunión. (The instructor suggested that we present our projects at the next meeting.)

Para aprobar el curso, es esencial que muestren dominio del material. (To pass the course, it’s essential that they demonstrate mastery of the material.)

Mis padres insisten en que muestre más madurez. (My parents insist that I show more maturity.)

Independientemente de sus creencias, es importante que muestren respeto. (Regardless of their beliefs, it’s important that they show respect.)

El jefe espera que mostremos iniciativa en el nuevo proyecto. (The boss expects us to show initiative on the new project.)

Aunque tengas dudas, es mejor que muestres confianza. (Even if you have doubts, it’s better that you show confidence.)

Quiero que muestren más entusiasmo en las actividades grupales. (I want them to show more enthusiasm in group activities.)

Mis amigos esperan que muestre más interés en sus aficiones. (My friends hope that I show more interest in their hobbies.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que muestres perseverancia. (Even if it’s difficult, it’s important that you show perseverance.)

Para impresionar al entrevistador, es esencial que muestres confianza. (To impress the interviewer, it’s essential that you show confidence.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Mostrar (to show) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.