The Spanish verb "mostrar" means "to show" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "mostrar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "mostrar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | muestro |
| tú | you (informal) | muestras |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | muestra |
| nosotros | we | mostramos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | mostráis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | muestran |
Ella muestra una sonrisa amable.
She shows a kind smile.
How to Conjugate "mostrar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | mostré |
| tú | you (informal) | mostraste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | mostró |
| nosotros | we | mostramos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | mostrasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | mostraron |
Ella mostró su talento hoy.
She showed her talent today.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | mostraba |
| tú | you (informal) | mostrabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | mostraba |
| nosotros | we | mostrábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | mostrabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | mostraban |
Ella mostraba mucha paciencia siempre.
She was showing much patience always.
How to Conjugate "mostrar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | mostraré |
| tú | you (informal) | mostrarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | mostrará |
| nosotros | we | mostraremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | mostraréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | mostrarán |
Ella mostrará sus fotos hoy.
She will show her photos today.
How to Conjugate "mostrar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | mostraría |
| tú | you (informal) | mostrarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | mostraría |
| nosotros | we | mostraríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | mostraríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | mostrarían |
Ella mostraría su talento hoy.
She would show her talent today.
Frequently Asked Questions About "mostrar"
Is "mostrar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Mostrar" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "mostrar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "mostrar" means "to show" in English.
How do you conjugate "mostrar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → muestro, tú → muestras, él/ella/usted → muestra, nosotros → mostramos, vosotros → mostráis, ellos/ustedes → muestran.
How many tenses does "mostrar" have in Spanish?
"Mostrar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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