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mostrar means to show — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 24, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

mostrar

verb • /[mos-TRAR]/

to show

Example:

Debe mostrar su pasaporte aquí.

You need to show your passport here.

🧠 What does mostrar mean?

The Spanish verb 'mostrar' translates to 'to show' in English. It is used to indicate the action of making something visible or known, whether it is a physical object, information, or an emotion. In the context of travel, it can be used when asking someone to show you something, like a map, a ticket, or a particular place. It is also used when offering to show something to someone else, such as pointing out a landmark or displaying a document.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¿Puede mostrarme la salida, por favor?
    Can you show me the exit, please?
  • El guía nos mostró las ruinas antiguas.
    The guide showed us the ancient ruins.
  • Necesito mostrar mi pasaporte para abordar el avión.
    I need to show my passport to board the plane.
  • Le mostró fotografías de su viaje.
    He showed her pictures of his trip.
  • No me mostró dónde estaba el hotel.
    He didn't show me where the hotel was.

💡 Did You Know?

The stem-changing characteristic of 'mostrar' (o to ue) is common in many Spanish verbs. This pattern helps learners predict the conjugation of similar verbs.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "mostrar"

Synonyms: enseñar, indicar, presentar, exhibir, demostrar
Opposites: ocultar, esconder, tapar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to show' in Spanish?
The Spanish translation for 'to show' is 'mostrar'.
How do you pronounce 'mostrar' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'mostrar' is mohs-TRAHR. The 'm' is like the English 'm', 'o' is a pure vowel sound, 's' is like the English 's', 't' is like the English 't', 'r' is a rolled 'r', and 'a' is a pure vowel sound, ending with a clear 'r'.
How do you use 'mostrar' in a sentence?
You use 'mostrar' by conjugating it according to the subject and tense. For example, 'Yo muestro' (I show), 'Tú muestras' (You show), 'Él/Ella/Usted muestra' (He/She/You formal show), 'Nosotros mostramos' (We show), 'Vosotros mostráis' (You all informal show), 'Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes muestran' (They/You all formal show).
What is the English translation of 'mostrar'?
The English translation of 'mostrar' is 'to show'.
Does 'mostrar' change for gender or number?
The verb 'mostrar' itself does not change for gender. Its conjugations change based on the subject (person and number) and tense, but not gender.
Is 'mostrar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'mostrar' is a very common verb in everyday Spanish, used in a wide variety of contexts.
Does 'mostrar' have slang or double meanings?
In its standard usage, 'mostrar' does not typically have slang or double meanings. Its primary meaning is 'to show'.
Is 'mostrar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning and usage of 'mostrar' are consistent across Spain and Latin America. Regional variations might exist in specific idiomatic expressions, but the fundamental verb is understood universally.
How do you conjugate 'mostrar' in Spanish?
'Mostrar' is a regular -ar verb with a stem change in the present indicative and imperative: o > ue. Present indicative: muestro, muestras, muestra, mostramos, mostráis, muestran. Present subjunctive: muestre, muestres, muestre, mostremos, mostréis, muestren. Imperative: muestra (tú), muestre (usted), mostrad (vosotros), muestren (ustedes).

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