imágenes
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images
This image shows various visual representations, or imágenes.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that the singular form, 'imagen,' is a feminine noun, even though it ends in '-n.' Its plural, 'imágenes,' is also feminine, so use feminine words like 'las' or 'muchas' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "El imagen (Incorrect use of masculine article 'el')"
Correction: La imagen (Use the feminine article 'la' because 'imagen' is feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Photo vs. Image
While 'imágenes' covers all visual representations, if you are specifically talking about photographs taken with a camera, 'fotos' is often more casual and common.
When we visualize things in our mind, we create imágenes (mental images).
imágenes(noun)
mental images
?thoughts or visualizations
,impressions
?a general feeling or idea
representations
?symbolic or religious figures
,reputation
?public image (singular 'imagen' is more common here)
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular vs. Plural
When talking about a person's public standing or reputation, you almost always use the singular 'imagen' (e.g., 'su imagen pública' - his public image).
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
This word is often used in literature or sophisticated speech to refer to strong emotional or symbolic concepts, much like the English 'imagery'.
✏️ 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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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).