imaginas
“imaginas” means “you imagine” in Spanish (present tense, referring to the informal 'tú').
you imagine, you pictureAlso: you conceive
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¿Qué imaginas que pasará mañana?
A1What do you imagine will happen tomorrow?
Si imaginas un mundo mejor, ya es un buen comienzo.
A2If you imagine a better world, it is already a good start.
Tú siempre imaginas las peores situaciones.
B1You always picture the worst situations.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'imaginas'?
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📚 Etymology
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *imagināri*, which meant 'to form a mental picture' or 'to imitate'. It entered Spanish maintaining its core meaning about the mental creation of images.
First recorded: 13th century (in similar forms)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'imaginas' only used for mental pictures?
No. While its main use is about mental pictures, it can also mean 'to suspect' or 'to guess'. For example, 'Me imaginas enfermo' means 'You guess I'm sick'.
Why is the imperative form 'imagina' and not 'imaginas'?
The affirmative command form for 'tú' (telling someone what to do) is always the same as the 'él/ella/usted' present indicative form, which is 'imagina'. The '-s' is dropped for affirmative commands.