How to Say "to print" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to print” is “imprimir” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito imprimir mi tarea para la clase de mañana.
I need to print my homework for tomorrow's class.
¿Puedes imprimir dos copias de este documento?
Can you print two copies of this document?
Están imprimiendo la nueva edición del libro ahora mismo.
They are printing the new edition of the book right now.
The Double Past Participle
Spanish allows two forms for the 'done' version of this verb: 'imprimido' and 'impreso'. Both are correct when used with 'haber' (e.g., 'He impreso' or 'He imprimido').
Using 'Impreso' as a Description
When you use the word as an adjective (a word that describes something), you should almost always use 'impreso'. For example: 'el libro impreso' (the printed book).
Choosing the right past form
Mistake: “El documento está imprimido.”
Correction: El documento está impreso. (Use 'impreso' when describing the state of an object; 'imprimido' is only for the action with the verb 'have').
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