Spanish word

show

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃou/

Meaning

  • masculine nounshow

Example

¿Quieres ir al show esta noche?

Do you want to go to the show tonight?

Illustration for show (show)

More examples

Asistí al show anoche y fue muy entretenido.

I attended the show last night and it was very entertaining.

Core concept

A public performance or event presented in a sensational, attention-grabbing way.

Common phrases

  • asistir al show

    attend the show

  • reservar entradas para el show

    book tickets for the show

  • presentador del show

    show host

Similar words

programa: Television or radio broadcast episode that airs as part of a scheduled lineup.
concierto: Live musical performance by artists playing for an audience.
espectáculo: Public show with flashy production and dramatic, eye-catching staging.
función: Staged theatrical performance presented as a ticketed event.

Definition in Spanish

Término coloquial que alude a una función o montaje pensado para atraer la atención del público y que en el habla cotidiana puede implicar también un acto llamativo o escandaloso.

Word origin

The term comes from English show and spreads through commercial and media contexts, extending its event meaning to describe exaggerated, attention-seeking acts.

Usage tips

  • When used about people or incidents show usually implies overreaction or publicity-seeking, and neutral descriptions often use espectáculo or evento.

Other meanings

  • spectaclenoun
  • performancenoun
  • programnoun

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