Mostrar Subjunctive Mood in Latin American Spanish

The presente de subjuntivo of Mostrar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about showing or displaying something, for example: Es importante que muestres respeto a los demás. (It’s important that you show respect to others.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘o’ changes to ‘ue’ in all subjunctive forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Mostrar (to show) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

Pronoun Conjugation
Yomuestre
muestres
Él / Ella / Ustedmuestre
Nosotros / Nosotrasmostremos
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedesmuestren

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Usage of Mostrar in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of mostrar is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, demands, or uncertainty about an action or situation.

To express a desire or wish: For example, Espero que muestres más respeto a tus mayores. (I hope you show more respect to your elders.)

To express doubt or uncertainty: For example, No creo que muestre interés en el proyecto. (I don’t think he/she will show interest in the project.)

To express a demand or request: For example, Es necesario que muestres tus credenciales. (It’s necessary that you show your credentials.)

Idiomatic usage: Mostrar la hilacha (to show one’s true colors, to reveal one’s true nature or intentions).

Colloquial usage: ¡Muéstrame la plata! (Show me the money! – slang for demanding payment).

Examples

Examples of Mostrar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el guía muestre los lugares más interesantes de la ciudad. (I hope the guide shows the most interesting places in the city.)

Es importante que muestres respeto a los demás. (It’s important that you show respect to others.)

Ojalá que el conferencista muestre datos actualizados sobre el tema. (Hopefully the speaker shows updated data on the topic.)

Aunque no lo creas, mostremos amabilidad incluso con los desconocidos. (Even if you don’t believe it, let’s show kindness even to strangers.)

Para aprobar el examen, muestren lo que han aprendido. (To pass the exam, show what you have learned.)

En la entrevista, muestra tus habilidades y experiencia. (In the interview, show your skills and experience.)

Para ser un buen líder, muestra empatía y escucha a tu equipo. (To be a good leader, show empathy and listen to your team.)

¡Muéstrales a tus amigos lo que aprendiste en las clases de baile! (Show your friends what you learned in dance classes!)

Para tener éxito, muestren dedicación y perseverancia. (To be successful, show dedication and perseverance.)

Aunque no lo creas, mostremos respeto incluso a quienes piensan diferente. (Even if you don’t believe it, let’s show respect even to those who think differently.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

Spanish English
Yo muestre I show
Tú muestres You show
Él / Ella / Usted muestre He / She / You shows
Nosotros / Nosotras mostremos We show
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes muestren They / You all show

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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.