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impresión

/im-pre-SYOHN/

impression

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

The first definition of impresión refers to forming a feeling or opinion, like a first impression.

impresión(noun)

fA1

impression

?

a feeling or opinion

,

feeling

?

a general sense or belief

Also:

sense

?

a vague awareness

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'de que'

When expressing a belief or feeling, use the structure 'Tener la impresión DE QUE...' (I have the feeling THAT...).

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Informal

This meaning is standard in all contexts, from talking about a new friend to discussing politics.

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

Impresión can mean the process of printing or making copies.

impresión(noun)

fA2

printing

?

the process of making copies

Also:

press

?

the printing industry

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Noun Use

This meaning refers to the entire process or activity, like 'la construcción' (the construction) or 'la producción' (the production).

⭐ Usage Tips

Related Verb

The verb that goes with this noun is 'imprimir' (to print). If you are talking about the machine, use 'impresora'.

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

The third meaning of impresión is the physical printout itself, a copy of a document.

impresión(noun)

fB1

printout

?

physical copy of a document

,

print

?

a photographic or artistic copy

Also:

copy

?

output from a printer

📝 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

  • copia (copy)
  • ejemplar (copy (of a book/magazine))

Common Collocations

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

❌ Common Pitfalls

Print vs. Printer

Mistake: "Using 'impresión' when you mean the machine."

Correction: Use 'impresora' (the machine) when you need to print. Use 'impresión' (the result or the action) when you want the physical paper or the process.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: impresión

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

Word Family

imprimir(to print, to impress) - verb
impresionante(impressive) - adjective
impresora(printer (machine)) - noun

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?).