How to Say "impress" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “impress” is “grabar” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2formal
to leave a lasting mark
Examples
Esa imagen se grabó en mi mente para siempre.
That image was imprinted on my mind forever.
Sus palabras de aliento se grabaron en el corazón de los niños.
His words of encouragement were etched into the children's hearts.
Using 'Se' for Emotion
This meaning often uses the passive 'se' construction ('se grabó') to emphasize that the memory happened to the person, rather than them actively doing the action.
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