The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Demostrar is used to give direct orders or instructions to demonstrate or prove something, for example: Demuéstrame que puedes hacerlo. (Demonstrate to me that you can do it.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing pattern in the imperative mood, where the o in the stem changes to ue in certain conjugations.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Demostrar (to demonstrate) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Demostrar generally means to demonstrate or show, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To prove or demonstrate: This is the most common meaning. For example, Demuéstrame que puedes hacerlo. (Prove to me that you can do it.)

To show or display: For example, Demuéstrame tus habilidades de baile. (Show me your dancing skills.)

To express or manifest: For example, Demuestra tu alegría. (Express your joy.)

To make evident or clear (colloquial): For example, Demuéstrame que no eres un tonto. (Make it clear to me that you’re not an idiot.)

To flaunt or show off (rude): For example, Demuestra lo que tienes, presumido. (Show off what you’ve got, show-off.)

Examples

Examples of Demostrar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Demuestra tus habilidades en la entrevista! (Show off your skills in the interview!)

Por favor, demuestre cómo se usa esta herramienta. (Please demonstrate how to use this tool.)

Demostremos nuestro apoyo a los equipos locales. (Let’s demonstrate our support for the local teams.)

Estudiantes, demuestren lo que han aprendido. (Students, demonstrate what you have learned.)

En la clase de cocina, demuestra cómo hacer esa receta. (In the cooking class, demonstrate how to make that recipe.)

Para aprobar el examen práctico, demuestre su dominio de las técnicas. (To pass the practical exam, demonstrate your mastery of the techniques.)

En el taller de arte, demostremos nuestras habilidades creativas. (In the art workshop, let’s demonstrate our creative skills.)

Jóvenes atletas, demuestren su dedicación en la competencia. (Young athletes, demonstrate your dedication in the competition.)

Oye, demuestra tus pasos de baile en la fiesta. (Hey, show off your dance moves at the party.)

Para obtener el ascenso, demuestre su liderazgo en el proyecto. (To get the promotion, demonstrate your leadership in the project.)

En la reunión familiar, demostremos nuestro amor y apoyo. (At the family gathering, let’s demonstrate our love and support.)

Activistas, demuestren su compromiso con la causa pacíficamente. (Activists, demonstrate your commitment to the cause peacefully.)

Oye amigo, demuestra tus habilidades en los videojuegos. (Hey friend, show off your video game skills.)

En la feria de ciencias, demuestre cómo funciona su invento. (At the science fair, demonstrate how your invention works.)

Demostremos nuestra gratitud a los trabajadores esenciales. (Let’s demonstrate our gratitude to essential workers.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Demostrar (to demonstrate) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.