A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Could i see that one" in Spanish
Politely ask to see an item in a shop. Perfect for browsing and making a specific request.
¿Me podría mostrar ese?
meh poh-DREE-ah mohs-TRAR EH-sehneutral
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When you're in a store and want to examine a particular item more closely. You can point to it or have just mentioned it.
Alternatives
- ¿Me muestras ese?Use this when you have a more casual relationship with the salesperson.
- ¿Me puede enseñar ese?This is also very common and works in most situations.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'poder' with 'to be able'
While 'poder' means 'to be able,' in this context, it's used to express possibility or politeness, not just ability.
Using 'mirar' instead of 'mostrar' or 'enseñar'
'Mirar' means 'to look,' but you want the salesperson to 'show' you the item.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, salespeople are very attentive. Don't be surprised if they offer assistance before you even ask.
Frequently asked
how to ask to see something in spanish shop
Use '¿Me podría mostrar ese?' to politely ask to see an item. This works well when you want to examine something specific.
spanish for could you show me that
The most common phrase is '¿Me podría mostrar ese?' which directly translates to 'Could you show me that one?'
casual way to ask to see something in spanish
For a more casual interaction, you can say '¿Me muestras ese?' This is less formal and suitable for familiar settings.
