Spanish Phrase
Muéstraselo al conductor o al personal.
Meaning
This command tells someone to show or present something (a ticket, ID, document, etc.) to the driver or to the staff members. It uses the informal tú form, so it’s appropriate when speaking to a peer or someone you know well.
When to use
Use this phrase at bus stations, airports, rideshare pickups, or any situation where you need to hand over a document or ticket to the person operating the vehicle or to the service staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Muéstraseloalconductoroalpersonal
Imperative affirmative with attached pronouns
In affirmative commands, object pronouns are attached to the end of the verb, and the accent moves to maintain the original stress.
Se replaces le before lo
When both indirect (le) and direct (lo) object pronouns appear together, le changes to se to avoid the le‑lo clash.
Contraction al = a + el
The preposition a + the masculine singular article el contracts to al.
Accent placement
The accent stays on the original stressed syllable of the verb (muéstra‑), so the written form is Muéstraselo.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué hago con mi pase de embarque?
What should I do with my boarding pass?
Muéstraselo al conductor o al personal.
Show it to the driver or to the staff.
✕Common Mistakes
Muéstrale lo al conductor.
Le + lo is not allowed; le changes to se, so the correct form is Muéstraselo.
Muéstralo al conductor.
This omits the indirect object (to him/her), changing the meaning.
Muestráselo al conductor.
The accent must stay on the original stressed syllable (muéstra‑), not on the final ‘‑se‑lo’.
↔Alternatives
Enséñale esto al conductor o al personal.
Teach this to the driver or the staff.
Preséntaselo al conductor o al personal.
Present it to the driver or the staff.
Muéstrelo al conductor o al personal.
Show it to the driver or the staff. (formal you)
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, showing a ticket or ID to the driver or staff is a routine part of boarding a bus, train, or plane. The informal tú command (Muéstraselo) is common among friends or younger passengers, while the formal usted command (Muéstrelo) would be used with strangers or in more formal settings. Also, remember that “personal” can refer to any staff, not just airline crew.