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How to Say "illustration" in Spanish

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ejemplo

e-KHEM-ploeˈxemplo

nounA1general
Use 'ejemplo' when you mean a typical case or instance that helps to explain or clarify something, like a rule or a concept.
A single, bright red apple is sitting on a simple surface, slightly separated from a large group of identical green apples in a wicker basket, demonstrating an example used to illustrate a point.

Examples

No entiendo la regla. ¿Puedes darme un ejemplo?

I don't understand the rule. Can you give me an example?

Me gustan las frutas, por ejemplo, las manzanas y las bananas.

I like fruits, for example, apples and bananas.

El libro está lleno de ejemplos prácticos.

The book is full of practical examples.

Masculine Noun

Even though it doesn't end in '-o' or '-a', 'ejemplo' is a masculine noun. So, you always say 'el ejemplo' (the example) or 'un ejemplo' (an example).

Using 'como' instead of 'por ejemplo'

Mistake: “Me gustan los deportes, como el fútbol.”

Correction: Me gustan los deportes, por ejemplo, el fútbol. While 'como' can mean 'like' or 'as', 'por ejemplo' is the most direct and common way to say 'for example' when listing things.

ilustración

nounA2general
Use 'ilustración' specifically when referring to a picture, drawing, or diagram used to decorate or explain content in a book, magazine, or other media.

Examples

Este libro para niños tiene una ilustración preciosa en cada página.

This children's book has a beautiful illustration on every page.

Example vs. Drawing

The most common mistake is using 'ilustración' when you actually mean an 'ejemplo'. Remember, 'ejemplo' is about clarifying an idea with a case, while 'ilustración' refers to a visual image.

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