shows

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verb/noun

mostra/programas/exibições

1. Third person singular present tense of 'show'; to display or exhibit something

She shows her artwork at the gallery.

Ela mostra sua arte na galeria.

2. Plural noun; television or theatrical performances or programs

The new shows on streaming platforms are impressive.

Os novos programas nas plataformas de streaming são impressionantes.

3. Demonstrates or makes something evident or apparent

The data shows a clear trend.

Os dados mostram uma tendência clara.

4. Public exhibitions or spectacles

The car shows attract thousands of visitors.

Os salões de automóvel atraem milhares de visitantes.

NYC Slang

showtime, the real deal, impressive performances

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

mostra/programas/shows

'Shows' is commonly used directly in Brazilian Portuguese for entertainment performances

Rio de Janeiro

shows/exibições

Shows is widely used; exibições more formal

São Paulo

shows/apresentações

Shows and apresentações both common for live performances

Portugal

espetáculos/programas/shows

Espetáculos preferred for theatrical performances; shows used for entertainment

steal the show - roubar a cena

get the show on the road - começar/dar prosseguimento

run the show - estar no comando

show and tell - mostrar e contar

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