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"Muestra" is a form of "muestra", a noun which is often translated as "sample". "Aparece" is a form of "aparecer", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to appear". Learn more about the difference between "muestra" and "aparece" below.
la muestra(
mwehs
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trah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. sample
Me gustaría probar una muestra de la salsa antes de comprar un pote.I would like to try a sample of the salsa before buying a jar.
2. (medicine)
3. (indication)
a. sign
Esa carta de amor es una muestra muy clara de que él siente algo por ti.That love letter is a very clear sign that he has feelings for you.
b. proof
Todos los clientes deben mostrar una muestra de compra para los cambios.All customers must show proof of purchase for exchanges.
c. token
Quiero que guardes este collar como muestra de nuestra amistad.I want you to keep this necklace as a token of our friendship.
4. (exhibit)
a. exhibition
Hay una muestra de arte moderno en el museo esta semana.There is a modern art exhibition at the museum this week.
b. showing
Habrá una muestra de la casa que está a la venta esta tarde.There will be a showing of the house that is for sale this afternoon.
5. (statistics)
a. sample
La muestra es demasiada pequeña para considerarla representativa.The sample is too small to be considered representative.
aparecer(
ah
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pah
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reh
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sehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to arrive)
a. to appear
Este tipo de flor apareció aquí en nuestra ciudad por primera vez el año pasadoThis type of flower appeared here in our city for the first time last year.
c. to show up
Juan y sus amigos aparecieron casi al final de la fiesta.Juan and his friends showed up nearly at the end of the party.
a. to come out
Mi artículo aparecerá en esa revista el mes que viene.My article will come out in that magazine next month.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
aparecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to arrive at or in; used with "en") (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
b. to turn up
Mi hermana se apareció en mi casa de sorpresa.My sister turned up at my house unannounced.
c. to show up
Mi ex se apareció en mi oficina sin avisar.My ex showed up at my office without any warning.
