imágenes
“imágenes” means “images” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
images, pictures
Also: photos
📝 In Action
Necesito descargar las imágenes del viaje para subirlas a la web.
A1I need to download the images from the trip to upload them to the website.
El libro tiene muchas imágenes a color que ayudan a entender el tema.
A2The book has many color pictures that help to understand the topic.
Las imágenes satelitales muestran cómo ha cambiado el clima.
B1The satellite images show how the climate has changed.
mental images, impressions
Also: representations, reputation
📝 In Action
Antes de empezar, el artista tenía imágenes muy claras de lo que quería pintar.
B1Before starting, the artist had very clear mental images of what he wanted to paint.
Las imágenes de su infancia le volvieron a la mente de repente.
B2The images (memories) of his childhood suddenly came back to his mind.
La película transmite imágenes de desesperación y esperanza a la vez.
C1The movie transmits images (feelings/representations) of desperation and hope at the same time.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: imágenes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'imágenes' to refer to a mental concept rather than a physical photo?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'imāginem', which meant a likeness, picture, or statue. The Spanish word has kept its feminine gender and its core meaning across centuries.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'imagen' is masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine! Even though many nouns ending in '-n' are masculine, 'imagen' is an exception. Always say 'la imagen' (singular) and 'las imágenes' (plural).