estampa
“estampa” means “print” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
Mi abuela guarda una estampa de la Virgen en su cartera.
A2My grandmother keeps a print of the Virgin in her purse.
El libro tiene una estampa antigua de la ciudad.
B1The book has an old engraving of the city.
De niño coleccionaba estampas de animales.
B1As a child, I used to collect animal prints/cards.
appearance
Also: presence
📝 In Action
Ese caballo tiene una estampa magnífica.
B2That horse has a magnificent presence.
A pesar de su edad, el actor todavía tiene buena estampa.
C1Despite his age, the actor still has a good look/figure.
Su estampa de caballero impresionó a todos.
C1His gentlemanly appearance impressed everyone.
prints
Also: stamps
📝 In Action
Él estampa su firma en el contrato.
B1He stamps his signature on the contract.
La máquina estampa el logo en las camisetas.
B1The machine prints the logo on the t-shirts.
Estampa el sello con cuidado.
A2Stamp the seal carefully.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Words that translate to "estampa" in Spanish:
appearance→engraving→presence→print→prints→religious card→stamps→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estampa
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is 'una estampa'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Germanic root 'stampjan' (to pound or stamp), which entered Spanish likely through Old French or Italian.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'estampa' the same as a postage stamp?
In Spain, 'sello' is used for postage stamps. In Latin America, 'estampilla' is common. 'Estampa' usually refers to a picture or card.
Can I use 'estampa' to describe a woman's appearance?
Yes, although it's more common for men or animals, you can say 'tiene una gran estampa' to describe a woman with an impressive or noble presence.
What is the difference between 'estampa' and 'dibujo'?
A 'dibujo' is a drawing (made by hand), while an 'estampa' is specifically a print or illustration produced by a printing process.