Kilo Lingo

/mosˈtɾaɾ/

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Translation

to show

Word origin

From Latin monstrare ('to show, point out'), from monstrum ('portent'). The same root gives English demonstrate and remonstrate.

Origin
Latin
Root
monstrare
English cognates
demonstrate, remonstrate

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'm going to show the photos to my mother tonight.

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The teacher wants to show a very old map.

documento .

You have to show the document when entering the hotel.

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He didn't want to show what he had in his hand.

Déjame .

Let me show how this job is done.

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This word is part of lesson 8.