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"Don't tell me" is a phrase which is often translated as "no me cuentes", and "show me" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "enseñarme". Learn more about the difference between "don't tell me" and "show me" below.
don't tell me(
dont
tehl
mi
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no me cuentes (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Have you heard about Gloria? - Don't tell me she eloped!¿Oíste la noticia de Gloria? - ¡No me cuentes que se fugó para casarse!
b. no me digas (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Don't tell me how to fold the laundry. I've been doing it for 20 years!No me digas cómo doblar la ropa limpia. ¡He estado haciéndolo por 20 años!
show me(
sho
mi
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (let me see)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
2. (let me see)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
4. (imperative)
a. enséñame (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Show me your tattoo!¡Enséñame tu tatuaje!
b. muéstrame (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
What's that in your mouth? Come on, show me!¿Qué tienes en la boca? ¡A ver, muéstrame!
