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ilustrado

ee-loos-TRAH-doh/ilusˈtɾaðo/

illustrated

Also: with pictures
An open book with colorful drawings of a lush forest on its pages.

📝 In Action

Tengo un diccionario ilustrado muy bonito.

A1

I have a very beautiful illustrated dictionary.

Prefiero los libros ilustrados porque son más fáciles de entender.

A2

I prefer illustrated books because they are easier to understand.

Es una edición ilustrada de la novela clásica.

B1

It is an illustrated edition of the classic novel.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dibujado (drawn)
  • gráfico (graphic)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • libro ilustrado – illustrated book
  • álbum ilustrado – picture book

enlightened

Also: highly educated, cultured
AdjectivemB2formal
A person sitting peacefully with a bright glowing lightbulb floating above their head, symbolizing a bright idea or knowledge.

📝 In Action

Fue un gobernante ilustrado que apoyó las artes.

B2

He was an enlightened ruler who supported the arts.

Eran personas ilustradas que buscaban el progreso social.

C1

They were enlightened people who sought social progress.

El pensamiento ilustrado cambió la historia de Europa.

C2

Enlightened thinking changed the history of Europe.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • el siglo ilustrado – the enlightened century
  • déspota ilustrado – enlightened despot

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ilustrado

Question 1 of 3

Which of these would you most likely describe as 'un libro ilustrado'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ilustrar(to illustrate) — Verb
ilustración(illustration) — Noun
ilustrador(illustrator) — Noun
ilustre(distinguished) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'illustratus', which means 'brightened' or 'lighted up'. It originally referred to bringing light into a dark room, and eventually meant bringing 'light' (knowledge) to the mind or 'visual light' (drawings) to a page.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: illustratedFrench: illustréItalian: illustrato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ilustrado' the same as 'famoso'?

No. While an 'ilustre' person is famous/distinguished, an 'ilustrado' person is specifically one who is well-read and knowledgeable. You can be famous without being 'ilustrado'!

Can I use 'ilustrado' for a website with pictures?

It is rarely used for websites. For digital content, we usually say 'con imágenes' or 'con fotos'. 'Ilustrado' is almost always reserved for printed media or historical contexts.

Is 'La Ilustración' a person?

No, 'La Ilustración' refers to 'The Enlightenment', a period in the 1700s when science and reason became very popular.