Spanish Phrase
Muestra que lo aprecias y que eres profesional.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to demonstrate that they value something (or someone) and that they act in a professional manner. It is often used as advice or a reminder to behave with respect and competence.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving feedback to a colleague, a client, or a student about how they should act in a work or service setting. It works well in performance reviews, mentorship conversations, or when setting expectations for a project.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Muestraqueloapreciasyqueeresprofesional
Imperative (Muestra)
Muestra is the affirmative tú‑imperative of mostrar, used to give a direct suggestion or command.
Relative clause (que lo aprecias)
The conjunction que introduces a subordinate clause; lo is a direct object pronoun referring to something previously mentioned.
Verb conjugation (aprecias)
Apreciar is a regular -ar verb; in the present tú form it becomes aprecias.
Coordinating conjunction (y)
Y simply links two parallel clauses.
Verb ser (eres)
Eres is the present tú form of ser, used here to describe a permanent characteristic (being professional).
Adjective placement (profesional)
In Spanish, most adjectives follow the noun or verb they describe; profesional stays after eres.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo puedo mejorar mi relación con los clientes?
How can I improve my relationship with the clients?
Muestra que lo aprecias y que eres profesional.
Show that you appreciate them and that you are professional.
✕Common Mistakes
Muestra que lo aprecies y que eres profesional.
The correct present‑tú form of apreciar is aprecias, not *aprecies*.
Muestra que lo aprecias y que es profesional.
When addressing someone directly (tú), use eres, not the third‑person singular es.
Muestra que aprecias y que eres profesional.
If the object is already explicit, the pronoun lo can be omitted, but dropping it without a clear antecedent can cause confusion.
↔Alternatives
Demuestra que lo valoras y que actúas con profesionalismo.
Demonstrate that you value it and act with professionalism.
Haz ver que lo respetas y que eres competente.
Make it clear that you respect it and that you are competent.
Deja claro que lo aprecias y que trabajas de forma profesional.
Make it clear that you appreciate it and that you work professionally.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking workplaces, showing appreciation (apreciar) is linked to building trust, while professionalism (ser profesional) is tied to punctuality, clear communication, and respecting hierarchy. Avoid overly casual language in formal settings; the verb "mostrar" conveys a deliberate, visible action, which is valued in corporate culture.