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impresión

im-pre-SYOHN/im.pɾeˈsjon/

impression, feeling

Also: sense
NounfA1
A person looking thoughtfully at a bright flower, with a glowing lightbulb appearing above their head, symbolizing forming an impression.

📝 In Action

Mi primera impresión de la ciudad fue muy positiva.

A1

My first impression of the city was very positive.

Tengo la impresión de que va a llover pronto.

A2

I have the feeling that it's going to rain soon.

Lo importante no es la realidad, sino la impresión que das.

B1

What's important is not reality, but the impression you give.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sensación (sensation, feeling)
  • opinión (opinion)

Common Collocations

  • dar una impresión – to give an impression
  • tener la impresión – to have the feeling/impression
  • primera impresión – first impression

printing

Also: press
NounfA2
A close-up view of a roller mechanism actively pressing ink onto a stack of blank sheets of paper, illustrating the process of printing.

📝 In Action

La impresión de estos folletos es de alta calidad.

A2

The printing of these brochures is high quality.

Necesitamos reducir el costo de impresión para el próximo año.

B1

We need to reduce the printing cost for next year.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estampación (stamping, printing)

Common Collocations

  • impresión digital – digital printing
  • máquina de impresión – printing machine

printout, print

Also: copy
NounfB1
A single sheet of paper lying flat, displaying a simple printed image of a house, representing a physical printout.

📝 In Action

¿Me puedes entregar una impresión del recibo?

B1

Can you hand me a printout of the receipt?

Guarda todas las impresiones en esta carpeta.

B1

Keep all the printouts in this folder.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • sacar una impresión – to make a printout
  • impresión fotográfica – photographic print

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "impresión" in Spanish:

printout→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: impresión

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'impresión' to mean 'a feeling or belief'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *impressio*, which meant 'the act of pressing into or stamping.' This root connects the idea of physically pressing ink onto paper with the idea of making a strong mark or effect on someone's mind.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: impressionFrench: impression

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'impresión' and 'impresionante'?

'Impresión' is the result or effect (the feeling or the printout). 'Impresionante' is the adjective, meaning 'impressive' or 'awe-inspiring.' Something that is 'impresionante' causes a strong 'impresión' (feeling).

How do I ask someone to print something for me?

The most natural way is to use the verb 'imprimir' or the noun form for the result: '¿Puedes imprimir esto?' (Can you print this?) or '¿Me sacas una impresión?' (Can you get me a printout?).