imagino
“imagino” means “I imagine” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I imagine
Also: I picture
📝 In Action
Imagino un mundo donde todos hablamos español.
A2I imagine a world where everyone speaks Spanish.
¿Qué pasa si imagino que soy invisible?
B1What happens if I imagine I am invisible?
No imagino mi vida sin música.
A2I can't imagine my life without music.
I suppose, I guess
Also: I assume
📝 In Action
Imagino que tienes hambre después de un día tan largo.
B1I suppose you are hungry after such a long day.
No imagino cuánto dinero cuesta ese coche nuevo.
B1I can't imagine (I have no idea) how much that new car costs.
Imagino que el jefe estará contento con el resultado.
B1I guess the boss will be happy with the result.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: imagino
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'imagino' in the sense of 'I suppose' or 'I guess'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'imaginar' comes from the Latin verb *imaginari*, meaning 'to picture to oneself' or 'to form an image.' This root word itself is derived from *imago*, meaning 'image' or 'likeness.' The Spanish word kept the core meaning of creating a mental picture.
First recorded: Mid-13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'imagino' different from 'pienso' (I think)?
'Pienso' is the most general way to say 'I think' or 'I believe.' 'Imagino' is often used specifically when you are visualizing something or when you are making a strong guess or assumption about a situation. They are often interchangeable when expressing an assumption, but 'imagino' is rarely used for simple opinions.