The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Mostrar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Muéstrame tu nuevo coche. (Show me your new car.)

This verb follows the o to ue stem-changing pattern, where the vowel changes from o to ue in all forms except the nosotros and vosotros forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Mostrar (to show) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To show or display: This is the most common meaning, for example, ¡Muéstrame tu nuevo teléfono! (Show me your new phone!)

To demonstrate: Used when asking someone to prove or exhibit something, for example, ¡Muéstrame cómo se hace! (Show me how it’s done!)

To reveal or expose: Can imply unveiling something hidden, for example, ¡Muéstrame lo que escondes! (Show me what you’re hiding!)

To point out or indicate: Used when directing attention, for example, ¡Muéstrame dónde está! (Show me where it is!)

To teach or explain (colloquial): In some contexts, it can mean to instruct, for example, ¡Muéstrame cómo se hace esa receta! (Show me how that recipe is made!)

To flaunt or show off (slang): Can have a boastful connotation, for example, ¡Muéstrame lo que tienes! (Show me what you’ve got!)

Examples

Examples of Mostrar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Muestra tus habilidades en la audición! (Show your skills in the audition!)

Por favor, muestre su pasaporte y boleto. (Please show your passport and ticket.)

¡Mostremos nuestro orgullo por el equipo local! (Let’s show our pride for the local team!)

¡Mostrad vuestro entusiasmo por el nuevo proyecto! (Show your enthusiasm for the new project!)

Estudiantes, muestren sus trabajos finales a la clase. (Students, show your final projects to the class.)

Mamá, muestra las fotos de las vacaciones. (Mom, show the vacation photos.)

Jefe, muestre los nuevos diseños al equipo. (Boss, show the new designs to the team.)

Amigos, mostremos nuestra gratitud con un aplauso. (Friends, let’s show our gratitude with applause.)

Chicos, mostrad respeto a vuestros mayores. (Kids, show respect to your elders.)

Artistas, muestren su creatividad en la galería. (Artists, show your creativity in the gallery.)

¡Muestra tu valentía y salta del trampolín! (Show your courage and jump off the diving board!)

Por favor, muestre su identificación al guardia. (Please show your ID to the guard.)

Compañeros, mostremos nuestro compromiso con el proyecto. (Colleagues, let’s show our commitment to the project.)

Equipo, mostrad vuestras habilidades en el campo. (Team, show your skills on the field.)

Todos, muestren su apoyo con un fuerte aplauso. (Everyone, show your support with a loud applause.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Mostrar (to show) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian 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.