1 (act of displaying) [of merchandise] exposición (f); (in gallery, museum) exposición (f); exhibición (f) boxes of glassware waiting to be unpacked for display
[of emotion, interest] manifestación (f); demostración (f); [of force] despliegue (m) to be on display estar expuesto
she was not given to public displays of emotion/affection it was an astonishing display of courage on his part he apologized for his display of temper any display of interest on their part only served to encourage him
2 (array) [of merchandise] muestrario (m); surtido (m); (in gallery, museum) exposición (f) an eyecatching display of fruit and vegetables
this is one of the most comprehensive displays of her work this century
window display (in shop) escaparate (m)
the garden was a wonderful display of colour
3 (show) (Mil) exhibición (f); demostración (f) a display of aerobatics by the Red Arrows
a firework(s) display fuegos (m) artificiales
4 (ostentation) the party made a display of unity el partido se esforzó en dar una imagen de unidad
he made a great display of looking at his watch