/de.mosˈtrar/
#1128 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to demonstrate, to show, to prove
Word origin
From Latin demonstrare ('to point out, to show'), from de- ('fully') plus monstrare ('to show').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- demonstrare
- English cognates
- demonstrate, monster
Grammar
Verb type-ar irregular (o>ue)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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I want to prove that I am right.
pizarra.
The teacher demonstrated the problem on the board.
demuestra .
His work shows a lot of effort.
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You have to show your love with actions.
demuestran .
The data shows that the idea works.
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