show
gb/ʃˈoʊ/ us/ʃˈoʊ/
A1
Inglés
~ 900
megmutat, felmutat, műsor, előadás, show, bemutat, mutat, kimutat, tanúsít, kifejezés, a látszat kedvéért, megnyilvánulás
VERBO
A1
1
Patrón de uso:
to show [something] to [someone]
She showed me the pictures from her trip.
Megmutatta nekem az utazásán készült képeket.
Please show your ticket at the entrance.
Kérjük, mutassa fel a jegyét a bejáratnál.
He showed the class his science project.
The teacher showed the students a new method.
Can you show me how this works?
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She showed me her dog.
Megmutatta nekem a kutyáját.
Please show me your book.
Kérlek, mutasd meg a könyvedet.
Can you show me the way?
He showed the picture to his friend.
Show me your hands.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'show' with 'see'. 'Show' means you make something visible to someone else; 'see' means you look at it yourself.
Significado
present for others to see
Colocaciones
show evidence
|show photos
|show results
|show interest
|show signs
Sinónimos
display (Often used for objects or visuals, sometimes more formal.)
Antónimos
hide (Means to keep something from being seen.)
Temas
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To let someone see something.
To present or display something so that it can be seen by others.
SUSTANTIVO
A2
2
We went to see a Broadway show.
Elmentünk megnézni egy Broadway-előadást.
That TV show is very popular.
Az a tévéműsor nagyon népszerű.
The circus put on a great show.
She stars in a new cooking show.
The fireworks show was amazing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like that TV show.
Szeretem azt a tévéműsort.
We saw a show last night.
Tegnap este megnéztünk egy előadást.
The show starts at 8 p.m.
He is in a music show.
The kids enjoyed the magic show.
Error frecuente:
Some learners confuse 'show' (the event) with 'movie' or 'film'. A movie is a film; a show can be on TV, stage, or live in various forms.
Significado
performance or entertainment event
Colocaciones
TV show
|game show
|stage show
|reality show
Sinónimos
performance (Refers more specifically to a live act in front of an audience.)
Temas
entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definición
An event or program made to entertain people.
A performance, program, or event intended to entertain an audience, often on stage, television, or radio.
VERBO
A1
3
Patrón de uso:
to show [someone] how to [verb]
Can you show me how to use this software?
Meg tudnád mutatni, hogyan kell használni ezt a szoftvert?
He showed her how to tie a knot.
Megmutatta neki, hogyan kell csomót kötni.
The instructor showed us the correct form.
She showed them how to bake bread.
I will show you how to set it up.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Please show me how to cook rice.
Kérlek, mutasd meg, hogyan kell rizst főzni.
He showed me how to fix the bike.
Megmutatta nekem, hogyan kell megjavítani a biciklit.
She showed us how to play the game.
Can you show me how to use this phone?
My dad showed me how to drive.
Error frecuente:
Learners may omit 'how' when it is needed: 'Show me cook rice' is incorrect; correct is 'Show me how to cook rice'.
Significado
demonstrate or explain method
Colocaciones
show someone how
|show technique
|show process
Sinónimos
demonstrate (Often more formal, emphasizes the act of showing by doing.)
Temas
education
|communication
Definición
To help someone learn by doing it in front of them.
To demonstrate or explain how something works or how to do something.
VERBO
B1
4
Patrón de uso:
to show [emotion/quality/sign]
He showed great courage during the rescue.
Nagy bátorságot tanúsított a mentés során.
She doesn't like to show her emotions in public.
Nem szereti nyilvánosan kimutatni az érzelmeit.
The report shows a rise in unemployment.
They showed no signs of fear.
Your work shows real improvement.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He shows kindness to everyone.
Mindenkivel kedves.
She showed her love with a hug.
Egy öleléssel mutatta ki a szeretetét.
The test shows my progress.
He showed no fear.
Her face shows happiness.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'show' in this sense with 'tell'. 'Show' here is about making something visible or noticeable, not saying it in words.
Significado
make quality or fact visible
Colocaciones
show interest
|show respect
|show anger
|show support
Sinónimos
express (Focuses more on communication of feelings or ideas, not necessarily visually.)
Antónimos
conceal (Means to keep emotions or information from being noticed.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To let other people see a feeling or fact by what you do or say.
To make a quality, feeling, or fact visible, noticeable, or clear to others.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
5
The protest was a powerful show of unity.
A tüntetés az egység erőteljes megnyilvánulása volt.
His apology was just for show.
Csak a látszat kedvéért kért bocsánatot.
They made a big show of helping him.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The party was a big show of love.
A parti a szeretet nagy megnyilvánulása volt.
The parade was a show of pride.
A felvonulás a büszkeség kifejezése volt.
It was only for show.
Significado
outward display of feeling or support
Colocaciones
a show of strength
|a show of support
|a show of unity
Sinónimos
display (Neutral; can refer to any visible presentation.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|relationships
Definición
When someone shows a feeling or support by what they do.
An outward display of a particular quality, emotion, or support for something.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
show
AFI
GB/ʃˈoʊ/
US/ʃˈoʊ/
Sílabas y acento
show (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (show)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: show
- Plural: shows
Verb
- Base: show
- 3rd Person Singular: shows
- Present Participle: showing
- Past: showed
- Past Participle: shown
Familia de palabras
Forms
shows
noun
showing
verb
showed
verb
shown
verb
Related words
showcase
noun B2
showroom
noun
Negative and opposite forms
hide
verb A2
Advanced or less common
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular past participle: shown Verb
Expresiones
all talk and no show
1/ˈɔl tˈɔk ˈænd nˈoʊ ʃˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
talking without visible action or result
When someone says they will do things but never does them in a way people can see.
Ejemplos
- He's all talk and no show when it comes to helping out.
- They promised big changes but were all talk and no show.
on show
1/ˈɔn ʃˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
publicly displayed for viewing
Being in a place where people can look at it.
Ejemplos
- The paintings are now on show at the gallery.
- Her work will be on show next month.
show off
1/ʃˈoʊ ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
informal
display abilities or possessions proudly
To try to make people notice and admire what you have or can do.
Ejemplos
- He's always showing off his new car.
- She likes to show off her cooking skills.
show up
1/ʃˈoʊ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
arrive where expected or arranged
To arrive at a place where people are waiting for you.
Ejemplos
- He finally showed up an hour late.
- Only three people showed up for the meeting.
steal the show
1/stˈil ðə ʃˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
Attract all attention and praise
To get all the attention and praise in an event or performance, even more than others expected to get it.
Ejemplos
- Her performance completely stole the show.
- Her performance completely stole the show at the festival.
- The little boy's dance stole the show at the wedding.
- The comedian's jokes stole the show during the awards ceremony.