Spanish Conversation · Level 31
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Spanish word
muestra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmwestɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsample
Example
¿Te gusta esta muestra?
Do you like this sample?
More examples
Antes de comprar, pedí una muestra para comprobar la calidad.
Before buying, I asked for a sample to check the quality.
Core concept
Single example or specimen used to illustrate or test a set.
Common phrases
solicitar una muestra
ask for a sample
ofrecer una muestra
offer a sample
Similar words
ejemplo: Illustrative example used to explain or demonstrate an idea or procedure.
muestrario: Arranged assortment of samples showing different models, colors, or options.
Definition in Spanish
Porción o elemento pequeño que representa a un conjunto y que se usa como ejemplo, producto de prueba o espécimen.
Word origin
The noun muestra derives from Spanish mostrar (Latin monstrare 'to show') and originally meant an object presented to indicate the qualities of a larger set.
Usage tips
- 'Muestra' has the same form as the verb 'muestra' (he/she shows), so surrounding words determine whether it functions as a noun meaning 'sample' or as a verb meaning 'shows'.
Other meanings
- specimennoun
Opposites
- todoentiretynoun
Related words
- muestrarioswatch booknoun
- muestralsamplingadjective